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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 - Yorkshire

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What the Team is Known For
Addleshaw Goddard possesses a pre-eminent transactional group with well-honed credentials in complex, high-value deal work. The firm is held in considerably high esteem for its expertise in private equity matters, where it acts for mid-market investment firms and management teams, alongside a broader corporate practice which offers strength in strategic M&A and governance matters. It acts for a range of nationally and internationally significant clients, particularly those in the financial services sector, in addition to roles advising entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals across Yorkshire on corporate law work.
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Work Highlights

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  • Addleshaw Goddard advised Diageo plc on a series of transactions to dispose of numerous non-core global brands in various jurisdictions.

Strengths

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  • I was impressed with the way Addleshaw's teams reach out, visit and sit in on related matters to expand their understanding of our business needs and advise in the wider context, not just the detail.

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

  • The lawyers at Addleshaw helped us through a complex event with professionalism and clarity.

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

  • The lawyers are proactive and highly competent in providing invaluable support.

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

Notable Practitioners

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  • Peter Wood
    Peter Wood

    Peter Wood

    Peter Wood is held in high esteem for his expertise in private equity transactions. He regularly advises management teams and private businesses on a variety of domestic and cross-border transactions.

    • Peter Wood was superbly solid in all dealings.

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

    Yunus Seedat

    Yunus Seedat remains a prominent figure in this market and has a longstanding reputation for his expertise in private equity transactions.

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  • Richard Hunt
    Richard Hunt

    Richard Hunt

    Richard Hunt is an experienced corporate lawyer who has considerable expertise in private equity matters. He handles a range of transactions and is known for his work with clients in the technology and industrials sectors.

    • Richard manages complex transactions with professionalism and provided calm guidance when needed.

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

    Mark Hallam

    Mark Hallam heads the international financial services M&A team at Addleshaw Goddard and is noted for his expertise handling both domestic and foreign corporate M&A transactions.

    • Michael is an excellent lawyer. He is balanced in his approach and great to work with.

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