Addleshaw Goddard offers a comprehensive service to its real estate clients, able to advise on construction, planning, funds, finance, and disputes. The firm is particularly skilled in investment transactions connected to development projects. Key sector strengths for the firm include office and retail. The team is led by Iain Hindhaugh, Daniel Woolston and Nancy McGuire. Hindhaugh is adept at advising US clients as well as real estate private equity funds. Woolston advises on complex structures in the alternative assets space. Hemal Kotecha is a key member of the team who advises clients on development transactions. Liam Diggins is well-versed in real estate fund formation and structurings. In May 2023, Rachel Orton left the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Addleshaw Goddard is very well-skilled legally and from that expertise also knows how to advise in a practical and efficient manner.’
‘Daniel Woolston has passion for his work. He understands the client's business and what issues are important and advises from that understanding.’
‘The team are extremely hands-on, and are transaction specialists. They deliver on time and manage external relationships well.'
‘Excellent strength in depth, and always available when needed.’
‘AG's real estate team is excellent. Skills honed on the front lines of complex and fast moving transactions.’
‘Iain Hindhaugh is an extremely strong legal mind and highly experienced deal tactician.'
'Dan Woolston is a highly capable corporate advisor, able to cover and communicate complex issues under acquisition time pressure and translate that into robust real estate corporate structures.'
‘By far the market leader in the alternative living space.’
Key clients
- British Land
- LondonMetric
- Royal London Asset Management
- Realty Income
- Angelo Gordon & Co LP
- JTRE Real Estate
- CBRE Investment Management
- Abrdn
- Columbia Threadneedle
- MiddleCap
Work highlights
Advised Royal London Asset Management, on behalf of Royal London, on its acquisition of 21,000 acres of prime farmland in a £260m joint venture with South Yorkshire Pension Authority.
Acted for Realty Income on the acquisition of two SPVs both owned by Ediston Property Investment Company PLC, which in turn owned 11 shopping centres in England and Scotland.
Advised Euro Properties on its strategic exit from 265 Strand, with full life-cycle advice relating to the exit of an incumbent tenant, redevelopment options, a re-letting to New York University, and then a subsequent disposal to New York University fund for £118m.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Daniel Woolston
Practice head
Iain Hindhaugh; Daniel Woolston; Nancy McGuire
Other key lawyers
Hemal Kotecha; Liam Diggins; Luke Harvey; Leanne Hale-Tulley