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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million

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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

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

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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.

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Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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  • Addleshaw Goddard's corporate team is of high quality, is partner-led and into the detail.

    Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

  • Addleshaw Goddard has been excellent. I have been really impressed with the quality of service delivery. The calibre of its lawyers and the connectivity of its offices have been a plus point.

    Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

  • The team combines technical excellence with a highly commercial approach, ensuring that its legal advice is always aligned with strategic objectives. Its collaborative mindset also sets it apart.

    Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ben Koehne
    Ben Koehne

    Ben Koehne

    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.

      Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

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

      Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK
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  • Christopher Taylor
    Christopher Taylor

    Christopher Taylor

    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.

      Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

    • Christopher gets involved when complex problems require solutions.

      Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

    • 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.

      Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK
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