Addleshaw Goddard is noted for its ‘solution-orientated approach’ and its aptitude for matters within the financial services, transportation and energy sectors. The ’ever-calm’ David Hughes leads the team, assisting clients with strike action, and executive termination issues. The arrival of Anya Duncan bolstered the team in October 2024. Having joined from Stronachs LLP, Duncan regularly offers TUPE advice and corporate support.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm offers proactive guidance that helps the business navigate complex employment issues with confidence.'
- 'The combination of excellent technical capabilities and calm heads with consistent eye on the commercial realities.'
- 'Anya Duncan works with a high degree of technical capability and integrity. She always makes herself available and tackles problems with a calm head.'
- 'Super efficient team, very straight forward and clear advice to work with. Effective use of technology.'
- 'I have worked with David Hughes and have found him highly efficient, responsive, and supportive with clear advice and recommendations.'
- 'Down to earth advice.'
- 'A very responsive team led by Anya Duncan in Aberdeen.'
- 'Anya Duncan provides an exceptional legal service, has a client-centric approach, and a deep understanding of workplace dynamics, ensuring that we receive not just legal advice but practical, business-focused solutions.'
- 'David Hughes is always calm and able to offer commercial advice on issues we face.'
Key clients
- Aria Healthcare Group Limited
- Hibernian Football Club
- William Grant & Sons Limited
- FNZ Group
- Bilfinger
- Virgin Money
- AAB
- Qufora Limited
- KURA
- Raytheon Systems
- Gold Brothers
- Vitabiotics UK Limited
Work highlights
Advised a high street bank on a UK wide collective bargaining agreement.
Instructed by an international food and drink company in a wide-ranging whistleblowing investigation.
Advised an international financial services company on the severance of its Chief People Officer.
Practice head
David Hughes
Other key lawyers
Anya Duncan; Robert Phillips; Kelly Brown; Gillian Hutchison