The tax and structuring practice at Addleshaw Goddard advises on complex tax structuring matters, with a focus on PE-backed transactions and leading property projects. A number of household names rely on the expertise of the team, including Marks & Spencer, British Airways, and Nationwide. Martin Griffiths leads the practice, with a focus on private equity M&A transactions; Griffiths has extensive experience handling employment tax and employee incentives, while also handling high-value real estate transactions. Kyle Rainsford joined the practice from Travers Smith LLP in July 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Responsive and cheery to deal with, good at assessing the potential size/challenge of an issue early, then working thoughtfully through a pragmatic list of solutions.’
‘Martin Griffiths is very sharp and very open in his thinking. He's great to deal with.'
‘Compared to other firms, the practice leverages its core competencies and corporate strengths to maintain a competitive edge. It values partner availability, engagement, and efficiency.'
‘The individuals are distinguished by their expertise, collaboration, innovation and transparency. They bring unique strengths that set them apart from competitors, ensuring the practice's success and leadership in the industry.'
'This is a very strong team with breadth and depth of understanding of the key commercial challenges facing businesses.'
'What is unique is that the team clearly have confidence in each other and cross refer to ensure a client gets the best and most appropriate specialist advice.'
'Martin Griffiths has worked with us for a number of years and understands the business and what we are trying to achieve.'
Key clients
- Phoenix Equity Partners
- Aviva Investors
- Marks & Spencer Plc
- LDC
- Asda Stores Limited
- Watkin Jones
- British Airways Plc
- Nationwide
- Airedale Group
- VFX Financial Plc
Work highlights
Advised Phoenix Equity Partners on the establishment of a new continuation fund, which raised £200m to extend its partnership with the Nineteen Group and Envisage Dental.
Advised the sellers of the 55 Group on their disposal to a newco funded by LDC.
Advising the shareholders of the Airedale Chemicals Group on their reorganisation/management buyout.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Martin Griffiths
Other key lawyers
Kyle Rainsford