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Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million - London (Firms)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Addleshaw Goddard represents an array of FTSE100 and FTSE250 corporates, with notable expertise in energy, real estate, retail and financial services transactions. Its private equity strength is also noted. The department handles a wide range of domestic and international work, with a wealth of expertise in matters concerning India and Africa.

Work Highlights

  • Addleshaw Goddard advised Coventry Building Society on its approximately £780 million cash acquisition of The Co-Operative Bank Holdings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ben Koehne
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Band 4

Ben is co-head of the firm's financial services sector. He is experienced in advising banks, building societies and asset managers, among others, on both domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, as well as other corporate and strategic transactions. He also heads the firm's building societies and mutuals team.

Ben is always a consistent, friendly and knowledgeable individual. I could not fault him at all.

Ben's specialist knowledge of building societies is very strong.

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Christopher Taylor
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Head of Addleshaw Goddard's UK M&A team, Christopher Taylor adeptly handles mergers, acquisitions and strategic investments for a range of clients, including public companies. Also serving as head of the firm's African business group, Christopher has significant experience undertaking corporate transactions in African jurisdictions.

Christopher brings a calm, solutions-oriented mindset to every discussion and is always available to provide thoughtful and strategic input, even under pressure.

Christopher gets involved when complex problems require solutions.

Chris has added significant value, not only through his technical expertise but also through his ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics with clarity and diplomacy.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million

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Ben Koehne
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Christopher Taylor
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