Addleshaw Goddard is actively engaged in sectors including student accommodation, hotels, and significant portfolio realignments. Alison Newton, who co-leads the firm’s UK and international real estate practice, focuses particularly on student accommodation and build-to-rent projects. Miles Ede, who heads the Scottish real estate team, is a popular choice for UK corporate occupier clients. Alastair Cowan often works with international private equity and institutional investors on portfolio acquisitions and the development of student accommodations. Caroline Coulter, promoted to partner in November 2023, specialises in real estate investment and asset management. Paul Ockrim and Nick Taylor left the firm in May 2023.
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‘The uniqueness of the AG Edinburgh-based RE team is driven by its service proposition. Partner-level overview at all times, with support from an (all female) associate team, ensures timely response and driven deal activity.’
‘Alastair Cowan's commerciality has always acted as an extension to our investment capability and his symbiotic approach is invaluable to us.’
‘They have a large team based in Scotland covering both Scottish & English law and can readily respond to a single asset purchase or a large portfolio. Being part of a larger firm it is easy to tap into other areas of expertise to receive all-encompassing advice.’
‘Caroline Coulter provides excellent commercial advice across a range of matters in an easy-to-understand way. Her commercial property knowledge is overlaid with a refreshing commercial awareness.’
‘The team works well with their London-based colleagues ’
‘Caroline Coulter is responsive.’
Key clients
- Realty Income
- Marcol Group
- Federated Hermes
- City Pub Group
- Hallo Healthcare Group (aka Lloyds Pharmacy)
- Intermediate Capital Group
- Port of Dundee / Forth Ports
- Europa Capital Partners LLP
- Maven Capital Partners
- Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Work highlights
- Advised Port of Dundee Limited/Forth Ports Limited on property and construction matters relating to the upgrade of the existing quayside at Dundee to support future renewable power generation projects.
- Advised Hallo Healthcare Group (aka Lloyds Pharmacy)/Aurelius Group (Private Equity) on the £500m sale of the retail function of Hallo Healthcare Group.
- Advised Realty Income Corporation on the acquisition of Kingsway West Retail Park in Dundee from Ares Management Corporation for £46m by way of share purchase.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Caroline Coulter
Practice head
Miles Ede; Alison Newton
Other key lawyers
Alastair Cowan; Carrie Armstrong; Kirsty Nicholson; Caroline Coulter