Tax
UK Guide 2025 : The Regions
Band 1
Contact number
(0161) 934 6000Chambers Review
Addleshaw Goddard offers a top-drawer tax practice engaged on high-value private equity investments and frequently instructed by an impressive portfolio of blue-chip clients. The firm works alongside the corporate team to provide comprehensive support on M&A deals, and regularly advises on SDLT and VAT matters. The team demonstrates further experience assisting with real estate-related mandates. It also frequently provides tax advisory services in addition to transactional advice.
Work Highlights
- Addleshaw Goddard advised Diageo on the tax elements of its EUR400 acquisition of the Don Papa rum brand.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We received good advice from the partners, who were well supported by the junior team members."
"They are good at bringing the various specialists together to resolve complex issues."
"Work is always completed by the deadlines set and it is clear the staff are working really hard to deliver this."
"They understand that they need to provide commercially relevant and actionable advice, and that is what they delivered."
"We received good advice from the partners, who were well supported by the junior team members."
"They are good at bringing the various specialists together to resolve complex issues."
"Work is always completed by the deadlines set and it is clear the staff are working really hard to deliver this."
"They understand that they need to provide commercially relevant and actionable advice, and that is what they delivered."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Hunter is a key partner who frequently advises clients on corporate and property tax issues. He often works with developers and investors.
"He's very easy to work with and he knows his stuff."
"He provides competent and friendly service."
Martin Griffiths is a tax expert who is able to advise clients on a broad range of matters. He stands out for his work on the tax structuring of M&A transactions and share incentive plans.
"Martin shows a real depth of knowledge. He makes the complex legal position easy to understand with practical advice."
"He's great commercially and always had time to explain matters in detail."
Catherine Concannon is a legal director in Addleshaw Goddard's tax and structuring team. She regularly assists private equity firms with their transactions.