Addleshaw Goddard’s team has extensive expertise in providing holistic advice on banking and financing matters and is well-equipped to manage real estate, healthcare and energy finance work for both lenders and borrowers. Alan Shanks heads the department and focuses on financing and refinancing transactions in the renewable energy sector. Gaenor Cassell is a key contact for banks, private equity houses and investors for banking work. John Waller departed the team in June 2025.
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Gaenor Cassell
Gaenor Cassell
Practice head

Alan Shanks

Other key lawyers

Gaenor Cassell; Addi Spiers

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