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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency

UK Guide 2026 : North West


Addleshaw Goddard LLP

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Restructuring/Insolvency - North West

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Addleshaw Goddard has a leading practice that offers a full range of restructuring and insolvency advice. The firm is noted for its work on complex distressed real estate mandates. The team regularly works with banks, businesses and insolvency practitioners. It focuses on sizeable corporate restructures but also takes on high-value contentious work related to personal insolvency. The firm frequently handles complex matters relating to large manufacturing and retail businesses.

Work Highlights

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  • Addleshaw Goddard advised Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust on its response to Part 26A Restructuring Plan proceedings.

Strengths

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  • Addleshaw Goddard have strong technical knowledge with a lens on commercial consequences, an experienced senior team and good bench strength.

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  • Addleshaw Goddard have strong technical knowledge across a wide range of sectors and are responsive to queries.

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  • The firm's teams are well connected, affable, commercial and proactive.

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  • Addleshaw Goddard is the best at assisting with complex or sensitive matters. The firm has vast experience and expertise across all disciplines.

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  • Addleshaw Goddard are innovative and explore and implement novel approaches. The team are highly dedicated and motivated and show a real desire to deliver for their client.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ged Barnes
    Band 1Ged Barnes

    Ged Barnes

    Ged Barnes is a noted leader in the field of insolvency law. He is recommended for his excellent handling of transactions involving distressed assets as well as complex restructuring projects. He is particularly active in the retail sector.
    • Working with Ged is always a positive experience.

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    • Ged Barnes is the most commercially aware lawyer in the restructuring market.

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  • Band 2Sarah Foster
    Band 2Sarah Foster

    Sarah Foster

    Sarah Foster acts on behalf of banks and insolvency practitioners in often high-profile and also cross-border restructuring mandates.
    • Sarah Foster is responsive and passionate about client service.

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    • Sarah Foster an experienced lawyer, helping to coordinate the restructuring process and draw in the right expertise from the wider firm to deliver for her clients.

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    • Sarah is brilliant and has supported me throughout my whole career.

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  • Band 2Tim Taylor
    Band 2Tim Taylor

    Tim Taylor

    Tim Taylor advises financial institutions, distressed companies and insolvency practitioners on complex administration proceedings and restructuring exercises.

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