Duncan Reid-Thomas is a highly experienced and knowledgeable commercial lawyer. They also are genuinely nice people so are very easy to work with. ‘The individuals in the team are very responsive, they take the time to understand your business needs and risk profile and focus on providing actionable legal advice. Willing to work with you on alternative fee arrangements (including fixed fee retainers) and regular fee reporting.’ Diversity, equity and inclusion is one of their core values. Focus on practical, actionable legal advice and their lawyers don’t ‘sit on the fence’. Multi-jurisdictional in nature – they seamlessly coordinate advice across a range of countries where needed. ‘Practice has a strong technology industry sector focus.
This has been invaluable to us in getting a major transaction over the line.’ He has provided us with outstanding service and has gone above and beyond. ‘Duncan Reid-Thomas is exceptionally pragmatic, experienced and effectively finds a route through problems. Nadine Waters – a client favourite, for her breadth of knowledge and her “non nonsense”, plain speaking style in negotiations.’ Phil McGough – a real rising star, he is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for his clients, and is a leader in the application of AI to legal services in this sector. A safe pair of hands for the most complex of deals. ‘James Whittaker – extremely experienced, a strong blend of expertise and practicality. They have a leading edge interest in the application of AI to legal services provision, which sets them apart, and have exposure to some of the UK’s biggest commercial contract transactions, via their panel appointments.’ ‘The team are exceptionally strong – they are clear leaders in the Northwest for their breadth of experience, quality of client base and progressive approach. Fiona Ghosh- fantastic in managing all her lawyers and delivering a coordinated package.’ ‘Andrew Carter- super quick mind and able to grasp and oversee very large transactions. They don’t have that “we are great and we know it” air that many large law firms have.’ ‘A very service-oriented team- I work with many large firms and this law firm is one with a human touch and with a keen sense of business. He is always very helpful, friendly and proactive.’
‘Jonathan Davies has a great understanding of how our company operates which has been cascaded down to his team of associates. Training sessions have been provided by the team to our internal stakeholders which have been very successful.’ Great collaboration between their team which shows in the service they provide. ‘Great understanding of how the company operates, very hands on and proactive. Robert Garwood was promoted to the partnership in mid-2020, David Berry re-joined the firm in mid-2021 from Stephenson Harwood, and managing associate Andrew Carter acts for clients in the transport and financial services sectors. Other noteworthy individuals include Manchester-based Jonathan Davey, who is a key contact for retail and consumer clients Fiona Ghosh in London, who acts for financial services and fintech clients and James Whittaker in Manchester, who leads the national technology and outsourcing practice. Michael Lowry heads up the national practice from Leeds and focuses on technology and outsourcing contracts. The group has notable expertise in the retail, financial services, industrial and digital sectors key clients include HSBC, Asda Stores and Boohoo Group. Media and entertainment (including media finance)ĭrawing on its network of offices throughout the UK, Addleshaw Goddard's dedicated commercial contracts team focuses on highly complex contractual mandates, acting for high-profile clients ranging from start-ups to FTSE 100 companies.Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design.Intellectual property: patents (contentious and non-contentious).Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates).Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity.Social housing: local authorities and registered providers.Commercial property: corporate occupiers.Power (including electricity, nuclear and renewables).Private funds (including infrastructure funds).Investment fund formation and management.Insurance litigation: for policyholders.Bank lending: investment grade debt and syndicated loans.
Banking litigation: investment and retail.Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals).Private equity: transactions - mid-market deals (up to £250m).Private equity: transactions – high-value deals (£250m+).M&A: upper mid-market and premium deals, £500m+.M&A: lower mid-market deals, £50m-£500m.Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory.EU and competition: trade, WTO anti-dumping and customs.
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