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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above

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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

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Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above - North West

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What the Team is Known For

Addleshaw Goddard maintains a leading corporate department in Manchester, with the ability to handle high-value deals, often with complex international elements. The team has notable experience in private equity and public company matters across a range of industries, including real estate and retail. Its lawyers act for many significant clients on a variety of sophisticated transactions, including mergers, takeovers and IPOs.

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Work Highlights

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  • Addleshaw Goddard advised tissue paper manufacturer Accrol on its £130.8 million takeover by Nagivator Paper UK.

Strengths

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  • They know the private equity world inside out. They also understand the intricacies of how things could play out and put everything in place to mitigate any future issues.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

  • They're the top team in the North West. They're very well established and a large department of good quality lawyers.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

  • Addleshaw Goddard take a proactive approach to managing complex transactions and legal matters. They have a joined-up approach across departments and a timely and expeditious approach to delivery.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

  • Addleshaw Goddard is solid, reliable and dependable.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Medlicott
    Paul Medlicott

    Paul Medlicott

    Paul Medlicott is head of Addleshaw Goddard's private equity team. He is recognised for his extensive experience in private equity, as well as handling M&A transactions.

    • Paul is a big hitter and a go-to local guy for private equity. Definitely a strong name in the market.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

    • Paul is the preeminent private equity lawyer in Manchester.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

    • Paul is excellent.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK
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  • Roger Hart
    Roger Hart

    Roger Hart

    Roger Hart handles a wide range of corporate transactions, including M&A and IPOs. He acts for an impressive roster of household names, with a particular focus on PLCs, including JD Sports and Currys, having specific expertise in acting for clients from the retail sector.

    • He is a strong operator in the public company world.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

    • No question, Roger Hart is absolutely excellent.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

    • Roger is extremely experienced, capable, acts with minimal fuss, knows his clients and what we need, and executes really well. He is one of the best in the market at what he does.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

    • Roger is a superb corporate lawyer who gives straightforward advice and gets the job done on time and on budget with minimal fuss.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK
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  • Andrew Green
    Andrew Green

    Andrew Green

    Andrew Green advises on corporate transactions with an emphasis on private equity investment. He represents a range of clients, including private equity houses, management teams and portfolio businesses.

    • Andrew is a valued partner.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK
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  • George Danczak
    George Danczak

    George Danczak

    George Danczak works with clients on the full spectrum of transactions, including with private equity houses on their investments.

    • George is first class.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

    • George cares intensely about his clients' business goals.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

    • George is good, sensible and pragmatic and helps to work together to get deals done.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

    • I can't speak highly enough of George. He was really good to deal with.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK
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