‘Combining “Magic Circle” expertise and a depth of service on a national level’, Addleshaw Goddard’s practice continues to act on a variety of high-profile insolvency and corporate recovery mandates, and possesses one of the pre-eminent restructuring offerings in the market. Group lead Jamie McIntosh ‘delivers first-class service’ across insolvencies and restructurings and retains close connections to an enviable roster of financial institutions and insolvency practitioners. Tim Cooper ’has excellent knowledge in the areas where insolvency and environmental legislation overlaps’ and is routinely instructed on both contentious and non-contentious matters, while Addi Spiers is highly reputed for her work in the distressed real estate space. Emma Widdowson provides further corporate restructuring capabilities, especially in regard to UK clearing banks, and Courtney Clelland is singled out by clients as a key name to note. Sophia Harrison joined the group in February 2025 from Burness Paull LLP, contributing her deep knowledge of court ordered restructurings and asset recovery.
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‘Large and experienced team that covers a wider range of restructuring mandates and have consistently invested in the team’.
‘Jamie McIntosh and Courtney Clelland are both excellent. Highly experienced, commercial, pragmatic and always available throughout a long project. It was a pleasure to work with Jamie, Courtney and the entire team at AG. ’
‘The AG team have real strength in depth, with a highly skilled and experienced team. I consider them at the very top of the Scottish insolvency and restructuring legal market.’
‘Jamie McIntosh really invests in his client relationships and consistently strives to deliver first class service and to collaborate for mutual benefit.'
- 'Tim Cooper has excellent knowledge in the areas where insolvency and environmental legislation overlaps. Leads the focus on debt purchasers and has strong relationships in that space.’
‘Addleshaws combines "Magic Circle" expertise and a depth of service on a national level. Easily one of the best national law firms I have ever dealt with. Wonderful partners with a great way with people.’
‘Addi Spears and Jamie McIntosh are both fantastic. Incredibly friendly and warm while still being so knowledgeable. I can imagine they are both an absolute pleasure to work with.’
‘An extensive team with specialty in both contentious and non-contentious work including restructuring work. The individuals at AG are highly trained and very capable at their jobs. Their analysis of cases is first-rate.’
Key clients
- Lloyds Banking Group
- The Royal Bank Of Scotland / NatWest
- Santander Bank
- Clydesdale Bank PLC/ Virgin Money
- HSBC
- Barclays Bank plc
- Interpath Limited
- Cynergy Bank
- Cable Capital Partners Limited
- Scottish Enterprise
Work highlights
- Acted for Ernst & Young LLP as Administrators of Mar Estates Limited.
- Acting for FRP Advisory, as Administrators of Trinity House Paintings Ltd.
- Acting for Kroll LLP as administrators of various RoyaleLife Group companies.
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.
Jamie McIntosh
Addi Spiers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sophia Harrison
Practice head
Jamie McIntosh
Other key lawyers
Tim Cooper; Addi Spiers; Emma Widdowson; Courtney Clelland; Sophia Harrison