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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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘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.'

  • 'Everyone I've dealt with at Addleshaw Goddard are always really friendly and easy to work with which makes a big difference. The associates in Jamie McIntosh’s team are very good and always get back to me very quickly.’
  • 'The team includes experienced lawyers who are dual qualified in both England and Scotland and so have expertise both north and south of the border.'
  • 'The lead partner in the Edinburgh Office, Tim Cooper, is a truly superb lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of transactional and contentious insolvency and restructuring; he works tirelessly for his clients and is always focussed on achieving the best possible result for his clients.'
  • '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.'
  • 'The Scottish team operate on a genuinely joined up basis. The Insolvency and Corporate Recovery team (led by Jamie McIntosh) are market leading, and recognise the importance of combining excellent client service with working with clients and contacts to identify new business opportunities.'
  • 'Jamie McIntosh - Very well-connected in market. Looks to innovate (Restructuring Plans being an example this year). Highly experienced and trusted.'

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.

Tim Cooper
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