The team at Addleshaw Goddard advises on high-profile projects and local schemes across a wide range of sectors across the UK and internationally. The department is co-led by Michael O’Connor, who is an expert in public-private transactions and advising public sector bodies, and Sara Gilmore who advises across regulated sectors on commercial and financial arrangements, and the transport and energy sectors. Andrew Pettinger assists with joint ventures, partnerships, regeneration and infrastructure projects, and service and supply arrangements, while Stephanie Townley covers a range of PFI and PPP deals as well as contentious matters. Philip Dupres leads the utilities practice and develops commercial and financial structures for utility infrastructure. Rachel Eggington is also noted.
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- ‘I have found my dealings with Addleshaw Goddard to be very positive and productive. They are very responsive to issues and will make themselves available at short notice.’
‘Andrew Pettinger and Steph Townley give comprehensive advice and it's always in our best interests. They are also responsive to any changes that we require and work well with other advisors to the project to ensure we receive holistic and well-rounded advice.’
‘A strong multi disciplined team with broad experience. The ability to draw on market leasing expertise in construction and real estate has proved valuable throughout the workstream.’
‘Mike O'Connors experience in setting up complex Joint Venture with a specific focus on LLP has been invaluable.’
Key clients
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- National Grid UK Limited
- Network Rail Group of Companies
- Southern Water Services Limited
- Anglian Water Group Companies
- Cheshire East Council
- Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Department for Transport Group
- Greater London Authority
- Kingston Upon Hull City Council
Work highlights
- Advising United Utilities on its £1.75bn DPC Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme.
- Providing legal support to County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust for constructing a new Shotley Bridge Hospital.
- Acted on a unique NHS deal establishing a Trust's generic pharma business.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
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Sara Gilmore
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Philip Dupres
Practice head
Michael O'Connor; Sara Gilmore
Other key lawyers
Andrew Pettinger; Stephanie Townley; Philip Dupres; Rachel Eggington