With an extensive track record in overseeing multi-jurisdictional acquisitions - primarily on the buyer-side - Addleshaw Goddard displays vast cross-sector expertise across the software, aviation, and healthcare fields. The firm is highly regarded for its assistance on the transfer of funds into portfolio companies and management of complex strategic partnerships involving private equity houses. Operating out of London, Paul Medlicott spearheads the practice, mainly acting for sponsors and management teams on all forms of corporate transactions, whilst Yunus Seedat is highly knowledgeable in the media and retail spheres. Gemma Phillips is an investment specialist, Graham Cross is highlighted for his corporate restructuring focus, and Nathan Pearce predominantly concentrates on disposals and joint ventures. Marc Field is well versed in advising on bolt-on acquisitions, and both Carly Gulliver and Sharon Skipper-Gordon are also noted as key.
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Key clients

  • Standard Life Assurance Limited
  • British Land
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Fortive Corporation
  • Savills Investment Management
  • Schroders
  • Columbia Threadneedle
  • Battersea Power Station Development Limited
  • Almcor (Croyton Asset Holding Limited)
  • HB Reavis
  • Mount Anvil
  • Schroders Ground Rent Income Fund
  • Patrizia
  • JTRE
  • Watkin Jones
  • University of Greenwich
  • Vita
  • Hub Group
  • Grainger PLC

Work highlights

Advised Maizelands Limited, Arringford Limited and Scottish Widows Unit Funds Limited on a complex, high-value water ingress claim in the High-Court.
Advising some of the largest residential funds in the market on all aspects of the Building Safety Act, including on innovative ways to manage risk and liability while operating their businesses responsibly for the benefit of investors and tenants alike.
Acting for a landlord of an iconic mixed-use development in proceedings issued in the First-Tier Tribunal by 247 long leasehold owners challenging service charges since 2016.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Gemma Phillips

Practice head

Paul Medlicott

Other key lawyers

Yunus Seedat; Gemma Phillips; Graham Cross; Marc Field; Nathan Pearce; Sharon Skipper-Gordon; Robbie Hay; Liam Gasior