Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : Yorkshire
Band 1
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Provided by Addleshaw Goddard LLP
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Chambers Review
Addleshaw Goddard possesses a pre-eminent transactional group with well-honed credentials in complex, high-value deal work. The firm is held in considerably high esteem for its expertise in private equity matters, where it acts for mid-market investment firms and management teams, alongside a broader corporate practice which offers strength in strategic M&A and governance matters. It acts for a range of nationally and internationally significant clients, particularly those in the financial services sector, in addition to roles advising entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals across Yorkshire on corporate law work.
Work Highlights
- Addleshaw Goddard represented Project America Bidco, part of the ASDA group, in its acquisition of the majority of EG's UK business worth £2.1 billion.
Strengths
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"AG has a wide team of people who are able to respond to matters very quickly."
"The firm has excellent market insights in the areas relevant to me."
"The team at Addleshaw Goddard is very strong. capable of handling complex matters and highly skilled."
"AG has a wide team of people who are able to respond to matters very quickly."
"The firm has excellent market insights in the areas relevant to me."
"The team at Addleshaw Goddard is very strong. capable of handling complex matters and highly skilled."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Wood is held in high esteem for his expertise in private equity transactions. He regularly advises management teams and private businesses on a variety of domestic and cross-border transactions.
"Peter Wood is very personable, very easy to deal with and is a good lawyer."
"He's very calm and composed, at times when those traits are needed."
"He's great commercially, always having the time to explain matters in detail. He's always available and very knowledgeable."
Yunus Seedat remains a prominent figure in this market and has a longstanding reputation for his expertise in private equity transactions.
"Yunus Seedat is exceptional. He's a really bright guy."
Richard Hunt is an experienced corporate lawyer who has considerable expertise in private equity matters. He handles a range of transactions and is known for his work with clients in the technology and industrials sectors.
"Richard is a hugely talented lawyer and has been instrumental in our legal work."
"Richard was excellent in every aspect of our transaction."
Mark Hallam heads the international financial services M&A team at Addleshaw Goddard and is noted for his expertise handling both domestic and foreign corporate M&A transactions.
"Mark Hallam is a trusted presence in the boardroom who always has a sense for the strategic options available and is very responsive."
"He always keeps on top of things and we give Mark the work because of his experience."
Carly Gulliver demonstrates expertise in a broad range of transactional matters. Her client base includes private companies and private equity firms.
"Carly supports us with great commercial and pragmatic advice."