Headed by Iain Hindhaugh, Dan Woolston, and Nancy McGuire, Addleshaw Goddard is geared to handle build to rent, senior living, and student housing developments. Andrew Martin is a key port of call for developers, investors, and REIT funds, while Catherine Williams’ recent caseload encompasses BTR projects and regeneration projects. Hemal Kotecha advises clients on development projects involving joint ventures structures and Kathryn Green is noted for her capabilities in large-scale development transactions. Other key members of the team include Kevin Shreeve.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Flexible and collaborative, they talk through items without making you feel like a burden or that the clock is ticking. Very accommodating and proactive in offering solutions to overcome hurdles.’
- ‘Deep knowledge and an instinctive understanding of how to resolve issues — they are problem-solvers, not problem-makers.’
- ‘The character of the team members is superb: easy to deal with and genuinely collaborative. They focus on getting the deal done rather than being overly aggressive or condescending — a stark contrast to some other firms.’
- ‘Addleshaw Goddard’s development team stands out for its genuinely multidisciplinary, partner-led approach, bringing together specialists across planning, construction, funding, and more.'
- ‘Very user-friendly firm, with strong, reasoned commercial advice.'
- ‘Very forward-thinking, dynamic, and available for a call when needed.’
- 'The team is highly commercial, aligning legal advice with our business objectives and helping us get deals done quickly and cleanly. They know our business well and factor in all the right commercial and operational considerations.'
- ‘Andrew Martin is very professional and timely in response. He is always available when needed and can rationally work through even the most complex issues.’
- 'Responsive. Clear and succinct legal advice.'
- 'The individuals at AG are approachable, highly commercial, and clearly enjoy their work, which makes a real difference. They respond quickly, grasp the business context behind legal issues, and consistently offer solutions rather than problems.'
Key clients
- Federated Hermes
- HUB Living
- Related Argent LLP
- Kings Cross Central Limited Partnership
- Human + Nature
- British Land
- JRL
- ARES
- Qatari Diar
- Greystar
- CBRE Investment Management
- Savills Investment Management
- Marks and Spencer
- Pension Insurance Corporation Plc
- Asda
- QIP Investments
- Precis Capital Partners
- Middlecap
- Magnetar Financial
- ED City Development Limited
Work highlights
Advised Federated Hermes on a acquisition and forward-funded development.
Advising Regal London on negotiating a highly complicated bespoke Development Agreement with the Barnet Council, which governs a transformative new housing scheme in North London.
Advised Mount Anvil on the development of the first phase of the Church Street Estate in Westminster, the largest regeneration scheme that Westminster City Council are currently delivering.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Catherine Williams
Practice head
Iain Hindhaugh; Dan Woolston; Nancy McGuire
Other key lawyers
Andrew Martin; Catherine Williams; Hemal Kotecha; Kathryn Green; Kevin Shreeve