Litigation

What the team is known for

Renowned firm in the region, servicing a local, national and international client base. Provides an impressive breadth of service, regularly advising on high-value commercial disputes within such areas as competition, fraud and tax. Also acts on disputes in the retail, energy and transport sectors.

Strengths

A source says that "Addleshaw Goddard excels at assuring clients that they are on top of their case and that their clients are in good hands," and adds: "Their service is impeccable."

Another describes the firm as a "big powerhouse," stating: "They are really easy to work with, very pragmatic, driven and turn things around quickly."

Work highlights

Represented 17 NHS Foundation Trusts jointly in High Court proceedings to recover the majority of business rates paid to local authorities.

Notable practitioners

Clare Dwyer assists clients with a range of disputes relating to commercial contracts and public procurement. She has particular experience in matters concerning infrastructure and healthcare clients. Sources describe her as "very knowledgeable and responsive."

Mark Molyneux is a "highly experienced litigator with an amazing ability to balance risk and commerciality," according to a source, who continues: "He excels at minimising a client’s risks while keeping commercial considerations firmly in mind." He leads the commercial disputes team and is renowned for his skilled advice on complex investigations, with particular strength in competition cases.

Nicholas Ashcroft is experienced in providing strategic advice in commercial disputes and business protection litigation. An interviewee enthuses: "He is a commercial and practical thinker, thinks outside of the box and gets good solutions."

Susan Garrett has considerable experience advising on large contractual disputes, as well as those with complex pensions and trusts issues. She represents entities across a range of sectors including healthcare and transport.