Addleshaw Goddard’s Leeds employment team handles a broad mix of complex advisory and contentious matters, including industrial relations work, cross-border reorganisations, and internal investigations. Rebecca Kitson and Shakeel Dad co-lead the team, with strength across the financial services, retail, and energy sectors. Kitson is noted for her work on whistleblowing and restructuring matters, while Dad advises major retail clients and leads the firm’s race and ethnicity inclusion efforts. The team includes standout associates such as Tanzeela Hussain and Olivia Bell, both known for their international work.
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Testimonials
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- 'I find them highly collaborative and professional, and above all else the team is a pleasure to deal with.'
‘What makes the Firm stand out is the interpersonal skills. They are all very capable lawyers as you would expect, but manage to run matters in a sensible way. I always highly recommend them in the market place.'
‘The team are very knowledgeable and responsive, always willing to work towards a pragmatic solution.’
‘AG Employment team stands out because it combines commitment to client success with an innovative approach to legal services. Whether it’s a boutique focus or a wide-ranging expertise, AG brings specialised knowledge and a highly collaborative approach to every case or project.'
‘The team has been resourced with individuals who have experience and knowledge which is extremely helpful.’
‘Rebecca Kitson provides an extremely personable service; an excellent commercial view of the transaction and people legal aspects, as well as supporting me personally in being that confidential sounding board when needed. It is very much appreciated when navigating the politics!’
'The whole team have exceptional knowledge and are always able to convey that in a manner that is easy to understand.'
'I find that the team are highly capable, focussed on solving the business problem ratehr than simply quoting the law, speedy in their response and succinct.'
'In particular, Beccy Kitson and Tanzeela Hussain are my most notable contacts. They are focused on solutions and retaining and building our business through effectiveness and partnership.'
Key clients
- Asda
- Haribo
- Network Rail
- British Airways
- British Business Bank
- Natwest
- HSBC
- Kraft Heinz
- Arla
- Octopus Energy
- EP UK Investments
- Mccormick
- Harworth Group plc
- Advanced Supply Chain Group
- Portakabin
- Keepmoat
Work highlights
Advised Arla on the employment aspects following its acquisition of Volac Foods.
Acted for ASDA in an international outsourcing project of its internal IT support function to India-based IT services and consultancy company, TCS. The project involved a large-scale TUPE transfer.
Acted for British Land on the sale of its stake in the iconic Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield for £360m.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Rebecca Kitson
Practice head
Rebecca Kitson; Shakeel Dad
Other key lawyers
Tanzeela Hussain; Olivia Bell