Addleshaw Goddard’s commercial property team continues to lead on complex, high-value transactions for shareholder and investor clients. Under the leadership of Nancy McGuire, the team plays a pivotal role in shaping prominent residential, commercial and leisure developments across the North West, with a particular emphasis on regeneration. Paul Barnard is a trusted adviser on strategic land acquisitions, acting for leading land promoters and housebuilders. Lucy Butterworth reinforces the firm’s strong credentials in the build-to-rent and student accommodation sectors, while Catherine Fearnhead brings extensive experience in managing intricate developments and strategic real estate projects. Vicky Niescier works closely with local authorities and developers on transformative regeneration schemes. Peter Kershaw retired from the practice in May 2024.
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Testimonials

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  • 'We love working with this team. We have a long standing relationship with them. They are an exceptional team with expert knowledge across the sector. They are very easy to deal with and very good at dealing with very complex matters in an efficient and expedient manner.'
  • ' Vicky Niescier and Rhian Baggaley are the two Partners that really stand out for me. They manage our account very well, are very transparent and nothing is too much for them.'
  • 'They take their relationship with us very seriously and are always acting in our best interests. They are a very responsive and well-integrated team and able to deliver on all of our requirements within the firm.'

Key clients

  • abrdn
  • Bruntwood
  • Peel Holdings
  • National Grid
  • Hermes Group
  • Co-operative
  • Popeyes Chicken
  • Muse Developments

Work highlights

Advised long standing client abrdn on the sale of a £351m property portfolio by way of a share sale.
Acted for Bruntwood SciTech in relation to the development of a new 200,000 square feet state-of-the-art innovation hub.
Acting for the freeholder as part of a transaction which will see the development of a Dakota Hotel at the MIX Manchester development.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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

Practice head

Nancy McGuire

Other key lawyers

Paul Barnard; Lucy Butterworth; Catherine Fearnhead; Vicky Niescier; Daniel Sweeney; Rhian Baggaley; Michael Corbett; Chris Emery; Amelia Gould; Phil Murphy; Frances Proctor; Robin Warburton