Addleshaw Goddard, recognised for ‘outstanding technical knowledge’, assists tenants, banks, financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, and professional advisors on high-value and complex litigation. Led by Julie Middlemass, the practice handles contentious property matters, including dilapidations, lease renewals, rent reviews, professional negligence, and general property management disputes. Middlemass brings over two decades of experience dealing with complex and strategic work, including contractual claims arising under development and overage agreements, dilapidations claims and opposed lease renewals. Another key member, the ’consistently reliable’ and ‘brilliant’ Elizabeth Cape, is well-versed within tenant insolvencies, vacant possession strategies, and contentious Landlord and Tenant 1954 Act lease renewals.
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Testimonials
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- 'Elizabeth Cape is a consistently reliable pair of hands, while also being incredible enjoyable to work with.'
- 'Great strength and depth across the team. We tend to use AG when we need specialised, commercially focused advice. In depth, technical knowledge is outstanding.'
- 'Elizabeth Cape is a real stand out. Everything you want in a lawyer: technically brilliant, commercially minded and responsive.'
- 'Intelligence, flexibility, willingness to be a part of team's discussing matters and objectives to find solutions, strong people.'
- 'Very diligent and hard working. The team strive to get the job done and communicate very well.'
- 'Chris McGrath has been the lead for us for a number of years and his attention to detail and proactive nature has been a huge benefit.'
- 'Sarah Greenwood was the person I had most contact with. She was clear and precise and willing to stand up and challenge views (on our side) which she did not agree with.'
- 'A strong team that has track record of consistently delivering high quality advice in a timely manner.'
- 'Elizabeth Cape and Sarah Greenwood are two of the most diligent and commercially minded solicitors. Both have the technical ability and understanding of our objectives to assist with a wide range of issues.'
Key clients
- Aviva Investors
- Associated British Foods (ABF)
- Primark Stores Limited
- Asda Stores Limited
- British Land PLC
- British Telecommunications plc (BT)
- Channel 4
- Travelodge Hotels Limited
Work highlights
Advised Equans Regeneration Limited on a claim for misrepresentation against the seller of land intended for a residential housing development, valued in excess of £1.7m.
Acting for BT to defend an appeal brought by On Tower Limited against the decision of the Upper Tribunal in connection with the validity of contractual and statutory notices served by BT to terminate Code rights.
Acting for Channel 4 on the relocation of its Manchester premises to Gary Neville's Relentless Developments' landmark scheme at No.1 St Michael's.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Elizabeth Cape
Practice head
Julie Middlemass
Other key lawyers
Elizabeth Cape; Chris McGrath; Sarah Greenwood; Emily Russell