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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Corporate/M&A: Scotland

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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

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Corporate/M&A: Scotland - UK

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Addleshaw Goddard acts for clients from sectors such as energy, food and drink, technology and life sciences, among others, on a range of national and international transactions. The law firm offers expertise in the full range of corporate services including M&A, restructuring and private equity work. The team assists entities of all sizes, from large plcs to entrepreneur-owned growth companies. It provides additional expertise in corporate real estate matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Addleshaw Goddard acted for Alcemi Storage Developments on its partnership with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to develop, construct and operate a portfolio of energy storage assets across the UK.

Strengths

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  • There is fantastic breadth and depth of team to handle complex and sophisticated matters. They have excellent business and commercial awareness.

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  • The overall advice and service was exceptional – very strong. They performed really well in a complex structure and difficult circumstances.

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  • Always partner-led, the Addleshaw Goddard team have proved to be highly capable of covering all aspects of the work we have instructed them on.

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  • They were truly outstanding, and their commercial knowledge made a very complicated transaction quite easy.

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  • The team at Addleshaw Goddard is next-level. Every member of the team is there for a reason. They are working in a different league to most other firms.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersDavid Kirchin
    Eminent PractitionersDavid Kirchin

    David Kirchin

    David Kirchin is head of Addleshaw Goddard's corporate and commercial group. He is highly experienced in the wide variety of transactions that make up the firm's comprehensive corporate practice, including sales, acquisitions and disposals.

    • David is a really effective corporate lawyer.

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  • Band 2Andrew Ley
    Band 2Andrew Ley

    Andrew Ley

    Andrew Ley is a corporate partner at Addleshaw Goddard based in its Edinburgh office. He acts for clients on corporate transactions, with a focus on the consumer and retail sectors. He advises both sellers and purchasers on high-value corporate matters.

    • Andrew has exceptional legal and commercial expertise. He exudes gravitas and engenders client trust and confidence through the entire process.

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  • Band 3Anna Brown
    Band 3Anna Brown

    Anna Brown

    Anna Brown is noted for her work on a full range of transactional matters, with particular expertise in corporate finance and ECM deals.

    • Anna is very knowledgeable of the corporate side. The relationships she has with other advisers are very helpful.

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    • Anna steered us through a complex process, bringing clarity to complexity with empathy for all elements in a sophisticated outcome.

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    • We have always found Anna to be capable, diligent and easy to work with.

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  • Band 3David McEwing
    Band 3David McEwing

    David McEwing

    David McEwing is particularly knowledgeable on corporate matters in the oil and gas industry. He has experience advising on domestic and cross-border transactions.

    • I would highly recommend David to anyone needing assistance in his field of expertise.

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    • David has been around for a number of years and is involved in big-ticket energy transactions.

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    • We have been really happy. We trust his advice and guidance very much.

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  • Band 3Murray Jack
    Band 3Murray Jack

    Murray Jack

    Murray Jack is recognised for his M&A and private equity work. He advises a range of clients including both growth companies and large corporates.

    • Murray is a highly skilled lawyer with great commercial awareness.

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    • I can't rate him and the rest of the team highly enough.

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    • Murray is a good lawyer to deal with.

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  • Band 4David Horne
    Band 4David Horne

    David Horne

    David Horne has broad experience in corporate and commercial transactions, and is noted for his ability to handle deals in the real estate sector.

    • David is an excellent corporate lawyer.

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  • Band 5Iain Sutherland
    Band 5Iain Sutherland

    Iain Sutherland

    Iain Sutherland is recognised for providing expertise in M&A, private equity investments and a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. He has particular experience in the food and drink and utilities sectors.

    • Iain is an excellent technical lawyer who is commercially aware and calm under pressure.

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    • Overall, we received a very high level of service.

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  • Associates to watchSarah Dick
    Associates to watchSarah Dick

    Sarah Dick

    Sarah Dick has experience advising clients on acquisitions and investments in sectors including construction and energy.

    • Sarah is a fantastic lawyer who is great at delivering for her clients.

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