Noted for its ‘technical knowledge’ and ’pragmatic’ approach, Addleshaw Goddard‘s tax and structuring team has broad expertise spanning real estate, private equity, and share incentive tax matters. Noted for its involvement in high-profile property transactions, the practice frequently handles fund structuring, joint ventures, developments, and forward funding arrangements. The practice is steered by Michael Hunter. Hunter has deep knowledge across corporate M&A, real estate structuring, VAT, tax litigation, and acquisition finance. Catherine Concannon provides broad-based tax advice, with a core focus on corporate and employment taxation. Steven Porter joined the team from Pinsent Masons LLP in August 2025.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency

Testimonials

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  • ‘Great team work across the relevant internal departments .i.e. corporate, real estate and tax.'

  • ‘Approachable teams and individuals, providing a consistent and reliable service.’

Key clients

  • abrdn
  • Phoenix Equity Partners

Work highlights

Advising Phoenix Equity Partners 2016 Guernsey Limited on the establishment of a new continuation fund by Phoenix pursuant to which it transferred two of its assets (the Nineteen group and the Envisage group) from its 2016 funds to the continuation funds and its 2022 funds.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Steven Porter
Steven Porter
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Catherine Concannon
Catherine Concannon
Practice head

Paul Concannon; Michael Hunter

Other key lawyers

Catherine Concannon; Steven Porter