Praised for its ‘technical expertise’ and ’City-style service’, Addleshaw Goddard fields a market-leading team, covering the full spectrum of insolvency and restructuring mandates. Representative work from the practice ranges from complex restructuring plans to cross-jurisdictional court proceedings. The team is led by industry stalwart Jamie McIntosh who is a key contact for insolvency practitioners and financial institutions. Addi Spiers’ expertise in the real estate and financial services sectors sees her routinely tasked with distressed property finance projects and debt portfolio sales and acquisitions. Tim Cooper is noted for his prowess in contentious matters, handling a steady stream of insolvency-related disputes. Cooper is supported by Sophia Harrison who, since joining from Burness Paull LLP in February 2025, has leveraged her barrister background to act in an array of contentious insolvency and restructuring proceedings.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘AG have the ability to field large teams in their Edinburgh office and are uniquely placed to provide a "City-style service". They are consistently at the cutting edge of legal developments and products.’
- ‘We regularly work with the insolvency, banking and corporate teams, all of which are top class. The excellent Jamie McIntosh leads the Scottish Restructuring team.'
- ‘Addleshaw Goddard are fantastic to work with. Their technical expertise in commercial real estate, restructuring and enforcement matters is outstanding. They have a deep understanding of our business, know how we work and what we’re trying to achieve meaning their legal approach and advice is always inline with our broader commercial aims.’
- ‘Jamie McIntosh is excellent—his knowledge is exceptional and he is always available when I need him. He’s great at cutting through complexity and giving clear, practical advice that helps move things forward quickly.'
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
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
Addi Spiers; Tim Cooper; Sophia Harrison; Courtney Clelland; Emma Widdowson