The team at Addleshaw Goddard remains at the forefront of the construction area in the North West, with an excellent track record in handling transactional and contentious cases for clients in the commercial, residential and transport sectors. The group is equally strong in advising on logistics matters and regeneration projects. Andrew Greaves spearheads the practice and is perhaps best known for his expertise in transport and energy sector work. John Cleaveley is a key contact for contractors; Paul Barge is well-versed in contractual matters; and Anthony Willis acts on mandates in the energy and sports sectors. Sarah Wilson and Susan Bennett are names to note.
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- Rhian Baggaley is exceptional. She particularly captures the qualities of professionalism and competency, ensuring you feel valued and listened to. Her advice is always clear and takes into account the business strategy and targets while ensuring her advice is in the best interest, opposed to what we would like to hear. Susan Bennett's knowledge and calm approach are assets to any requirement. She has a great ability to communicate clearly and make herself understood, meaning her ability to negotiate successfully without creating a 'loser' is greatly appreciated.
- What sets this team apart is the consistently pragmatic, commercial advice delivered at speed. They understand our business and the market we operate in, not just the law, and their guidance is always clear and actionable. The lawyers are highly responsive and partner-led, which gives us confidence on complex and time-sensitive matters. A real strength is their ability to draw seamlessly on other disciplines across the firm – corporate, regulatory, and disputes – to provide joined-up solutions without duplication.
- There is never a cookie-cutter solution with this team. They ask intelligent questions to tease out risks, challenges, options, and try to get a full understanding of the parties, the issues, and the most appropriate solutions.
- Susan Bennett, as legal director supported by Associate Andria Stylianou, is an excellent pairing. After agreeing on a strategy, they were prompt in turning around documents and responding to the progression of negotiations. They have challenged and asked very intuitive questions about property-related and other matters not directly related to their instructions that have served us well. We were also fortunate to have the input of Nancy McGuire keeping an oversight and client relationship.
- Addleshaw Goddard, in providing legal advice across a range of projects, demonstrates a deep knowledge of the legal issues affecting the construction industry. Furthermore, Addleshaw Goddard has demonstrated an unparalleled ability to present legal advice in a way that relates to the business of property development and has enabled contractual risk to be proactively managed within our projects.
Work highlights
Advised Moda Living on a £200m build to rent development at Stone Yard, Birmingham.
Advised Aviva on a £180m development in London.
Advised Tameside Metropolitan Council and Hive Bethnal Green Limited on a £42m claim brought against them concerning alleged defects in a student accommodation building in East London.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
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John Cleaveley
Next generation Partners
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Sarah Wilson
Susan Bennett
Anthony Willis
Practice head
Andrew Greaves
Other key lawyers
John Cleaveley; Paul Barge; Anthony Willis; Sarah Wilson; Susan Bennett