Leveraging its deep bench of seasoned advisers, Addleshaw Goddard delivers M&A, private equity, and capital markets expertise across sectors including the life sciences, energy, and technology spaces. The team combines its on-the-ground expertise with the firm’s substantial international network to execute high‑value, complex transactions for multinationals, PE sponsors, and public bodies. David Anderson leads the team and is highly regarded for his skill in tech and fintech deals. Murray Jack is active on cross-border PE transactions and is noted for his work in the life sciences space, while Anna Brown combines extensive M&A experience with strong capital markets expertise. Derek McCombe has recently been active on major company disposals, and David Kirchin continues to lead the firm’s corporate offering globally. Andrew Ley, Laura Falls, Kevin Beattie and Sarah Dick also come recommended.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team at Addleshaw Goddard are fantastic legal advisers with very strong commercial acumen and deep understanding of our industry sector.'
'They actively look to build positive relationships with all parties involved in deals which helps facilitate the highly efficient delivery of transactions.’
‘Laura Falls is an exceptional partner - very strong commercially and works fantastically well with all parties involved in deals which facilitates the highly efficient delivery of transactions. Sarah Dick is a fantastic associate - provides great support throughout transactions and is tremendous at client delivery. ’
‘Anna Brown executes flawless legal advice, delivered with a calming demeanour – a real joy to work with, always available, quick turnaround times, offering seamless navigation through complex, fast moving legal issues. Always delivered to impeccable standards, on time and within budget.’
‘We have worked with AG for a number of years on various M&A and PE projects. They continue to rank very highly in terms of partner engagement, excellent quality and commerciality.'
'They have a very strong team at all levels across Glasgow and Edinburgh.’
‘Murray Jack and Derek McCombe undertake the majority of our work. Each is excellent technically and also highly commercially aware.’
'AG Corporate team provide succinct and practical advice based on the commercial realities of the business. This makes the team a valued advisor to the company.'
'It is the core commerciality of approach and an inherent understanding of what my business needs that stands them apart. They have are an effective extension of my own team and their input is simply invaluable.'
'Murray Jack and Derek McCombe - excellent technically and also highly commercially aware.'
Key clients
- FNZ
- Castle Water
- Create Future
- Brickability Group plc
- Panoramic Growth Equity
- Maven Capital Partners
- Foresight Group
- Care Concern Group
- TC BioPharm
- Scottish Enterprise
- AAB
- The Shareholders of Campbell's Prime Meat Holding Company Limited
- Hillhouse Quarry Group Limited
- The Shareholders of Traveltek Group Holdings Limited
- Viasat Inc
- The Shareholders of Qualasept Holdings Limited
- Phlo Technologies Limited
- Par Fund Management Limited and Par Equity
- SEP VI LP
- Coesia S.p.A
Work highlights
Advising AAB, backed by August Equity, on its strategic growth through three acquisitions - two wealth businesses in Scotland and an accountancy firm that provides AAB with a gateway into the north‑west of England.
Advising the majority shareholders of Traveltek in relation to the sale of Traveltek Group Holdings Limited to Juniper Group.
Acted for Viasat in relation to the disposal of its Energy Services Systems Integration business to US-based private investment firm MAG Capital Partners.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
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.
Derek McCombe
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Kevin Beattie
Practice head
David Anderson
Other key lawyers
Murray Jack; Anna Brown; Derek McCombe; David Kirchin; Andrew Ley; Laura Falls; Kevin Beattie; Sarah Dick