Addleshaw Goddard provides ‘exceptional advice’ on a wide range of non-contentious construction matters, including energy projects and infrastructure redevelopments. Led by Andrew McVeigh, the team is also well equipped to advise insurance corporations of build to rent portfolios and large retail clients on logistics-related matters. Focusing on the hospitality and leisure sector, Luke Baines assists with financing and developments, while Alex Hirom handles EPC contracts, FIDIC-related matters, and international contract management for renewable energy projects. Julia Court leads developers and asset managers on major, nationally significant infrastructure redevelopments, while ’excellent partner’, Sam Cary advises on the refurbishment and development of large estates. Ellie Warren and Rob Easton are other key members of the team.
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‘Great technical advice combined with the ability to be pragmatic where needed.’
‘Luke Baines deeply understands the needs of our business and our key priorities which means he is well positioned to help us achieve our goals.’
‘Partner-led, pragmatic advice dealing with the points important to the commercial objectives of the client rather than on legal point scoring.’
‘Luke Baines has a real desire to attend to client's needs, while Rob Easton is very practical in getting to the heart of the challenge.’
‘The practice offers exceptional advice, years of experience in the industry, and knowledgeable and helpful support for clients. We have had the support throughout our project, from drafting the forms to aiding us in negotiations.’
‘Luke Baines is a very knowledgeable, attentive to detail, and leads a qualified team. Ellie Warren and Claudia O'Sullivan have been very helpful, prompt to attend to our needs, and their guidance throughout contract negotiations has been highly appreciated. The team is able to work on short notice, observes agreed timelines, and has pragmatic approach in solving issues.'
‘Very good service overall. Deal with high volumes at critical times. Fully up to speed with the market position and documenting and negotiating our required position.’
‘Sam Cary is our main contact and an excellent partner. Goes the extra mile to get deals over the line usually under tight timescales and despite being very busy on all matters. Has detailed knowledge across all documents on a deal, even the ones he is not dealing with.'
Key clients
- Argent LLP
- Hestia
- Norlake Hospitality
- Pension Insurance Corporation
- Primark Stores Limited
- Royal London Mutual Insurance Society
- Southern Water Services Limited
- University Partnership Programme
- UCB Biopharma UK
- Cadogan Estates
Work highlights
- Advising Southern Water Services on framework contracts to purchase works and services for the next 5 to 7 year period.
- Advising MiddleCap on the re-development of Seal House to create a mixed-use scheme.
- Advised PIC on establishing their Real Assets platform alongside a substantial BTR scheme in Manchester.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Andrew McVeigh
Practice head
Andrew McVeigh
Other key lawyers
Luke Baines; Alex Hirom; Ellie Warren; Rob Easton; Julia Court; Sam Cary; Claudia O'Sullivan; Josh Gibbons