Addleshaw Goddard fields a large and growing team of dedicated practitioners, experienced in a diverse range of sectors including energy, healthcare, and retail. The group is active on behalf of both lenders and borrowers, advising on high level mandates across the UK and internationally. Team lead Andrew Fordham is a key contact for a range of clients, including private equity groups and debt funds. Other key names include Nick Barlow, who leads the social, sustainable, and green finance team in Leeds, and Geoff McGinley, whose practice covers transactional and real estate finance matters.
L’éditorial du Legal 500

Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • 'They have the ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. They routinely deliver for us on complex and sophisticated matters.'
  • 'I have consistently said, for a long time, that the depth and breadth of Addleshaw Goddard's banking team is what sets them apart from their peers outside London.'
  • 'Andy Fordham is the individual we use the most (primarily with support from James Washington). As a team, they've been excellent for the reasons set out above. Plus, they've always been able to draw on what is a very deep team whenever they've needed to.'
  • 'Partner-led service with a strong team to ensure timely delivery of transactions.'
  • 'Extremely approachable team who make time to discuss key issues at length.'
  • 'Excellent partner availability and oversight. Huge depth of resource and experience across the team. Can handle multiple large scale transactions seamlessly. The go-to for lenders in this sector.'
  • 'Excellent lawyers. Always happy to engage, even outside of transactions. Always add value to the ongoing relationship.'

Clients clés

  • HSBC UK Bank plc
  • Airedale Group Holdings Limited
  • Santander UK PLC
  • Payapps.com
  • Nationwide Building Society
  • Alpha Financial Markets plc
  • Ribston Industrial Fund
  • William Jackson Food Group
  • Nash Squared Group
  • Trustees of the London Clinic Limited

Points forts

  • Supported Natwest in its provision of additional facilities to support the acquisition of The Data Shed by Hippo Digital.
  • Acted for all funders and Barclays Bank as ISDA provider in relation to the merger of The Guinness Partnership Limited and Shepherds Bush Housing Association.
  • Supported Rothschild & Co, financial advisors to Cap10 in its acquisition of AIM-listed Sureserve Group plc.

Avocats

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Andrew Fordham

Meilleurs collaborateurs

Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.

Geoff McGinley

Responsable de la pratique

Andrew Fordham

Autres avocats clés

Nick Barlow; Geoff McGinley; James Washington