Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
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Addleshaw Goddard represents an array of FTSE100 and FTSE 250 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 represented BNP Paribas on its EUR120 million acquisition of Kantox.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Addleshaw Goddard team is not only knowledgeable, but also very calm and very reassuring at all times."
"Addleshaw Goddard has excellent responsiveness and ability to meet the needs of the transaction. Requests are delivered swiftly."
"The depth and breadth of the Addleshaw Goddard team is outstanding and this results in a consistently excellent service."
"The Addleshaw Goddard team is not only knowledgeable, but also very calm and very reassuring at all times."
"Addleshaw Goddard has excellent responsiveness and ability to meet the needs of the transaction. Requests are delivered swiftly."
"The depth and breadth of the Addleshaw Goddard team is outstanding and this results in a consistently excellent service."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Penney is a prominent corporate lawyer who possesses a deep understanding of equity capital markets transactions and public takeovers, bolstered by time spent as the secretary of the Takeover Panel. He is the firm's senior partner.
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 is an excellent lawyer with an astute commercial direction."
"Christopher is very client-focused and constructive."