Leveraging the resources of practitioners in key regional business centres as well as a growing presence in some important European and Middle East offices, the ‘commercially aware’ London-based team at Addleshaw Goddard is well-positioned to advise on both mid-market domestic work, and an increasing volume of larger cross-border mandates. Much of the increased levels of international work is driven by a heightened focus on funds, where Karl Clowry and Scott Morrison, the latter who joined from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP in August 2024, both excel. The practice also maintains excellent relationships with clearing banks and IPs, with ’practical and pragmatic’ team head Fraser Ritson and the ‘committed’ Anna Hodgson both very skilled at guiding these clients through domestic situations, in particular. Leeds-based Andy Bates heads up the national practice.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'The team is commercially aware.'
- 'Strong mid-market go-to firm for restructuring and insolvency advice.'
- 'Fraser Ritson provides practical and pragmatic advice to often challenging situations.'
- 'Anna Hodgson provides sound and committed advice.'
- 'Anna Hodgson – Experienced, engaging and well respected.'
- 'Fraser Ritson – Experienced, unflappable and well connected.'
- 'Scott Morrison is building an impressive client base across the technology sector and private capital clients.'
- 'Scott Morrison – personable, commercial and pragmatic.'
- 'Aziz Abdul has impressive technical knowledge across contentious insolvency matters.'
- 'A really strong team with good depth and coverage across the market. Knowledgeable and well connected partners who are easy to work with as part of a wider team on a deal/restructuring.'
Key clients
- David Standish and Jonathan Thielmann of Interpath Advisory as joint administrators of Internet Mobile Communications
- Cyrus Capital Partners
- Interpath Advisory
- Enviva Inc.
- Matt Richards & Colin Haig of Azets who were appointed fixed charge receivers over shares in Formby Hall Golf Club
- Kreos Capital (a Blackrock fund)
- Limerston Capital
- FRP Advisory
Work highlights
Acting for David Standish and Jonathan Thielmann as joint administrators of Internet Mobile Communications Limited, an international telecommunications company that collapsed, owing over £60m to its creditors.
Acting for Cyrus Capital Partners in relation to Esken Limited (formerly Stobart plc).
Acting for Interpath as Administrators of the Wonder Group (previously known as Amscan) which engaged in the sourcing, wholesaling and ecommerce retail of costume and party products.
Practice head
Andy Bates; Fraser Ritson
Other key lawyers
Karl Clowry; Anna Hodgson; Adam McCarron; Scott Morrison; Aziz Abdul; Claire Wainwright