Noted for its ‘strong understanding of the regulatory landscape in both the UK and the US,’ the professional practices group at Addleshaw Goddard is equipped to handle both domestic and cross-border matters, with a focus on non-contentious mandates. The team has particular expertise advising on high-profile transactions, partnership structures, and regulatory compliance, and is instructed by notable clients from a range of professional services fields, including legal, financial services, and consultancy companies. At the helm of the department is William Wastie, who is adept at leading on mergers, governance, and investigations. On the international structuring front, Aster Crawshaw is a key contact in the practice, while the ’standout’ Jonathan Cheney focuses on M&A and joint ventures in the financial services sector. Another notable name in the group is Jonathan Cakebread, whose capabilities span transactional, governance, regulatory, and structuring.
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Testimonials
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‘Best partnership team in the market.’
‘Extremely knowledgeable and very client-friendly.’
‘Jonathan Cheney has a breadth of knowledge, is customer-friendly, really approachable, and always gets to the right answer.’
‘The firm has a very strong understanding of the regulatory landscape in both the UK and the US.’
‘Jonathan Cheney and Jonathan Cakebread are standout individuals. Their knowledge of the regulations is excellent, as is their commerciality.’
‘Unrivalled strength in breadth and depth. Exceptional knowledge of the sector.’
‘William Wastie is a preeminent lawyer in the field.’
‘One of the few city practices with specialist knowledge of the professional services sector. Invaluable, practical, and with good market know-how. You feel in safe hands.’
'The team has knowledge and expertise in the sector, provides comprehensive advice in time. Also able to see the whole picture, involving all agreements, obligations and practices in place. Provides outlook and business advice.'
'A great depth of technical knowledge, with the ability to consider all aspects of a complex situation and provide pragmatic solutions.'
Key clients
- Moore Kingston Smith LLP
- Artelia Holdings
- Horwich Farrelly
- Cooper Parry
- CBPE
Lawyers
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Jonathan Cakebread
Practice head
William Wastie
Other key lawyers
Aster Crawshaw; Jonathan Cheney; Jonathan Cakebread; Ben Sanderson; Luc Swietochowski; Alina Kuksenko