Employment
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 1
Contact number
(0161) 934 6000About
Provided by Addleshaw Goddard LLP
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Chambers Review
Addleshaw Goddard is an outstanding firm that acts for a broad range of prestigious national and international clients. It is best known for its commercially-minded approach to high-value litigation, boardroom-level disputes and confidentiality contracts. The firm demonstrates further strength in advising on the employment aspects of transactions and restructuring mandates.
Work Highlights
- Addleshaw Goddard advised Chesnara Plc on the TUPE as well as other employment aspects of the appointment of a replacement pension servicing platform provider.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is able to support its clients with a diverse range of skills and expertise. They have strong knowledge and understanding of the law and wider market trends and activities."
"Brilliant legal advice, up-to-date knowledge and a pragmatic approach. A capable team from juniors to partners."
"Addleshaw has the strength in depth and is at the top of the market."
"The firm is able to support its clients with a diverse range of skills and expertise. They have strong knowledge and understanding of the law and wider market trends and activities."
"Brilliant legal advice, up-to-date knowledge and a pragmatic approach. A capable team from juniors to partners."
"Addleshaw has the strength in depth and is at the top of the market."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Burns supports clients across a broad range of employment matters, including restructuring mandates and the application of TUPE. He also advises on industrial relations and defends employers facing discrimination claims.
"Mike is great. He provides excellent legal advice. A true adviser."
"Michael is an impressive lawyer and a really nice guy."
Kate McGough is a legal director who specialises in non-contentious matters and is the national lead on transaction-related employment work. She advises on the application of TUPE and the transfer of employees from private to public sector employers.
"Kate is really excellent. She's super pragmatic, business-friendly, responsive and a pleasure to deal with. She offers practical solutions and gives clear explanations."
"Kate is a brilliant legal director to work with - fast, timely and accurate, with a sharp sense of business."
"Kate is a great non-contentious lawyer with corporate technicalities. Clients are always really happy with her."
Victoria Davies is a legal director with employment litigation expertise. She advises on matters including restrictive covenant and breach of confidentiality proceedings, and high-value discrimination and whistle-blowing claims.
"Victoria is excellent. She's a very good, technically astute lawyer."