Addleshaw Goddard has a deep bench of practitioners in Aberdeen who advise on a wide array of corporate and commercial matters, including M&A, disposals, joint ventures, and business restructurings. The team continues to make strides in the energy sector, regularly handling complex, cross-border transactions and engaging with a variety of energy transition and digital infrastructure assets. The group also demonstrates a strong track record in the pharma, retail and consumer, and professional services industries. Team lead David McEwing is an oil and gas specialist and is equally competent in inbound and outbound transactions and investments. Co-head Ross McKenzie is the go-to in the practice for commercial mandates, with expertise in tech and cyber issues, while Fiona Kindness handles M&A and equity investments in the energy space. Arran Mackenzie has recently handled a range of deals involving energy, food and drink, and transport sector clients.
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Key clients
- Waldorf
- Titan Torque Services
- Archer UK
- Alcemi Storage Developments Limited
- Envevo Limited
- bp
- TotalEnergies
- Petrofac
- SSE plc
- Boohoo Group
Work highlights
- Advising Lime Rock Partners V LP and Equinor Ventures AS on the sale of their entire shareholding pursuant to the sale of the entire issued share capital of Silixa Ltd (Target) to Luna Innovations.
- Advising Lloyds Pharmacy and its parent Hallo Healthcare Group on the disposal of Lloyds Pharmacy high street and community pharmacy branches to multiple purchasers.
- Advising Waldorf Production Limited on the issue of up to $200m Nordic secured bonds by Waldorf Energy Finance plc from Nordic Trustee AS.
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.
Fiona Kindness
Arran Mackenzie
Practice head
David McEwing; Ross McKenzie
Other key lawyers
Fiona Kindness; Arran Mackenzie