Noted for its ‘strength in depth and experience’, the corporate and commercial team at Addleshaw Goddard handles the full range of matters, with particular strength in M&A involving listed companies and private equity firms. The team acts across a variety of sectors, with standout expertise in real estate. Spearheading the team is Shelley McGivern, who is renowned for her expertise in advising on corporate wrapped transactions in the real estate sector. Elsewhere in the team, Paul Medlicott focuses on personal care, household care, and beauty businesses, and is a key adviser to a number of mid-market private equity houses, while Roger Hart handles public and private M&A, as well as equity capital markets work, while Andrew Green  is noted for his private equity expertise. George Danczak is also recommended for his specialist focus on digital and tech businesses.
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Corporate finance.
Position

Specialises in a wide range of corporate finance advice and M&A transactions, and leads our relationship with some of our biggest household name clients. Advises a mix of listed and private companies and individuals on all aspects of company law and corporate finance, including M&A, takeovers, the Takeover Code, disposals, demergers, spin-outs, IPOs, fundraisings, group reorganisations and financial restructurings, capital reductions, joint ventures, corporate constitutional matters, shareholder agreements, directors’ responsibilities and governance issues, including the UKLA’s Listing Rules, Market Abuse Regulation, Prospectus Rules, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules and the AIM Rules. He leads our relationship with and advises Dixons Carphone, BT, MoneySupermarket.com, Speedy Hire, JD Sports, Norcros, The Hut, My Dentist, Boohoo, Arrow Global, Radius Payment Solutions, B&M Retail, Fircroft, Travel Counsellors and Victrex.

Career

Trained Addleshaw Sons and Latham; qualified 1996; partner 2005.

Education

St James’ C of E Comprehensive, Bolton (1982-87); North Bolton Sixth Forn College (1987-89); University College, London (1992 LLB).

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Testimonials

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  • ‘First class. Knew the process inside out, understood the nuances of our industry and what levers could protect/add value. Brilliant firm to deal with.'

  • ‘George Danczak is an exceptional operator. He is also revered by many of the PE firms as one of the best in his industry. He was outstanding for our deal, available at any time and delivered the best result for us.'

Key clients

  • JD Sports Fashion
  • Co-operative Group

Work highlights

Advised Applied Nutrition plc on its IPO on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.