Our expectation is that our future trainees will pass all relevant exams on the first sitting. The members are hard-working and put in the necessary hours, particularly when deadlines approach, but also try to plan ahead to avoid difficulties. Top quality., A strong knowledge of the process from start to finish with exceptional advice and hand holding throughout the complexities of the various work streams., Roger Hart and his team were exceptional throughout the entire process. Addleshaw Goddard - Legal Cheek She sorts out problems effectively and with the minimum of fuss., They are an incredibly talented, driven and friendly team who will always go the extra mile for clients., Sarah Baillie is uniquely qualified in Scotland as a specialist in planning law accredited by the Law Society of Scotland and as a chartered town planner with corporate membership of the RTPI., Sarah Baillie is widely experienced in planning law and practice and in related areas such as compulsory purchase., Sarah Baillie works effectively in a team to produce the desired outcome. The long-standing nature of their relationships mean that they really know their clients and their knowledge of the regulatory environment is particularly impressive., This is an outstanding team with a high level of technical knowledge. Successfully defended a substantial company against a major challenge to the awarding of the 1.3 bn contract for the development of Old Oak Common Station. Get innovative and win a skydive, Gowling tells staff - Legal Cheek They quickly became embedded in, and very much part of the project team. We would recommend including any relevant work experience on the application form and have previously seen examples such as (but not limited to); volunteering, charity work, pro bono/legal clinics, university society committee, student brand ambassadors, hospitality, retail, customer service, - all of which have a plethora of transferable skills we see our trainees use every day. Advised GSK on its IT templates modernisation and automation project. I don't have a 2:1 at University, can I still apply? His understanding of econometrics and its impact on competition litigation is incredible., Samantha Haigh: recently promoted to partner fabulous lawyer. Her dedication to her clients shines through., Adrian Mansbridge encyclopedic knowledge and gets to the real detail, Priscilla Addo-Quaye is an exception lawyer whose possessive impressive intellect, capacity for hard work and client relationship skills., Knowledgeable and plugged into the industry., Aareal Bank AG (lenders Hotel Specialist Team), AIB Group (UK) plc (lenders Hotel Specialist Team), Battersea Power Station Development Company, Clydesdale (lenders Hotel Specialist Team), Eastern and Oriental Plc (owner and developer), FTI Consulting LLP (as Administrators of Prezzo Limited), Greene King (pub and restaurant operators), Norlake Hospitality (owner of Hoxton Hotels and Gleneagles), North Brewing (brewers and bar operators), Santander (lenders Hotel Specialist Team), TH UK & Ireland Limited (trading as Tim Hortons) (coffee shop operators), Village Urban Resorts (hotel owners and developers), Stuart Wardlaw; Mark Chesher; Erin Shoesmith, The Addleshaw Goddard product liability defence team stands out for the depth of its experience in both the litigious and advisory spheres. Advising Bystronic Glass (UK) Limited on proceedings against a former director, including a private prosecution alongside a parallel civil fraud action alleging breach of fiduciary duties. The team invariably generates a positive outcome for clients., The team is resourceful, approachable and applies a well honed analytical approach to any dispute. Acting for SSE plc in a successful judicial review challenge to decisions concerning electricity transmission system charges for generators. Practical, technically first rate, and excellent input at all key stages of the negotiation., Rachel Rawnsley has an in-depth knowledge of our pension plan and brings that to the table in every discussion., Very expert advice offered in a way that is easy for the Trustees to understand. Paul has his finger on the industry pulse, and can pre-empt potential issues. Provide ongoing advice on all areas of charity law to grant making charities of ranging sizes. Advised the shareholders of Infinity Works on the sale to Accenture. Jennie Chilton really drives valuation processes and always finds a solution to challenging issues and tight timeframes. The good vibes continue to partner level: I have never come across someone who I have thought is not approachable. The open-plan style of AGs offices help produce a friendly atmosphere without a sense of hierarchy, and while some supervisors are better at being visible and present in the hybrid environment, being in the office more has certainly helped in this area and on the whole trainees describe their supervisors as being incredibly friendly, helpful and sociable. Its nice to hear such vital parts of a law firm openly praised, and it seems this is part of the wider culture at AG. Advising Alcemi Storage Developments UK Limited on consenting matters across six sites on the UKs largest commercial energy storage developments with a mission to facilitate a zero carbon power system through the development and operation of innovative network solutions. Advised management on the sale of Huws Gray to Blackstone for 1.1bn. Well worth it. Joe drives deals through and can always be relied upon to best protect your position at every juncture, whilst remaining commercial in his approach., They are a very capable team across all levels of seniority. They are the best at listening to clients needs and coming up with a plan that has always met our demands. You will also to demonstrate good communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and enjoy working as part of a team. Acting for JP Morgan to support the public offer made by Triley Bidco Limited (owned by sponsor Triton Investment Management Limited) to acquire all the shares of AIM-listed global pharmaceutical services and products company Clinigen Group plc. We have partnered with BPP University to offer our future trainees a comprehensive suite of preparation courses to give them the best opportunity to complete the SQE assessments. Advising Kajima and Sir Robert McAlpine as developer in relation to the on-going (600m) regeneration of the Springfield University Hospital site in South West London. Equally, I have found him extremely supportive on more demanding deals over the years., Alan Shanks; Nick Taylor; Sarah Baillie; David McEwing, The team has a breadth of knowledge and experience which can be accessed when required., AG has a long pedigree in renewable energy projects so we dont need to explain commercial context to them. His personality makes him immediately approachable and his knowledge and ability to relate to clients of all wealth sets him part., We have worked very closely with Yorke Eaton and Polly Bradley and they have been super approachable and extremely efficient in ensuring that we have measures and structures in place that are the right fit for us and future generations. Acting for Bruntwood SciTech in relation to Birmingham Health Innovation Campus, which is being delivered (pursuant to a 10-year masterplan) through a collaboration between The University of Birmingham (as landowner) and Bruntwood SciTech (as developer and investor). He has excellent knowledge of the market and applies this to his high quality legal advice. According to The Lawyer, a British legal newspaper, Addleshaw Goddard was ranked 15th largest law firm in the UK by turnover in 2006. Adjustment to working from home was super and seamless all lawyers, paralegals and support staff were given 350 towards extra kit for working from home and the IT worked flawlessly, respondents report. Excellent technical skills and commercial acumen facilitated deeper negotiations purposeful trade-offs created to enhance starting position. Her way of working helped to diffuse some difficult situations between the Trust and the subsidiary and I would pick this out as a considerable strength in her approach. 2023 Addleshaw Goddard LLP (SRA ID 440721) - all rights reserved. The funding was provided by a three bank club comprising Lloyds Bank, RBS and HSBC, Advising National Westminster Bank as agent for a syndicate comprising RBS, HSBC, Clydesdale Bank and Bank of Ireland in providing a 100m revolving credit facility to iomart Group plc, with an option to establish a 50m accordion facility, Advising The Ability Group in relation to its provision of a 121m term loan facility made available by Lone Star, a US based private equity firm, to refinance four Hilton hotels in Dunblane, Luton, Liverpool and London. At the top of the claimant-focused market, offering well-judged and commercially aware advice to individuals and major companies alike., David Engel is a star in the sector and as good a claimant-focused lawyer as you will find in this field. Essential insights on the law and how it impacts business. Georgi Minchev - Incoming Summer Vacation Scheme - Addleshaw Goddard There is unlikely to be anything that the team couldnt handle, with excellent contentious and non-contentious lawyers in the team., They are very responsive and always return calls and/or deliver what they say they are going to do and when they are going to do it. Can I change the location of my training contract? Also, for current BPP students that dont meet this requirement, we run the Legal Access Scheme please contact your careers service for further information. AG Careers - Addleshaw Goddard One of our Early Careers team will provide the registration information for the required courses. [2] In 2017, the firm merged with the Scottish law firm HBJ. as Note Trustee and Security Trustee in connection with Metropolitan Housing Trust Limiteds 2,000,000,000 Note Programme. Advised a major rail company on the leasing of circa 1,000 vehicles into the South Eastern network. Erin is an impressive lawyer who is highly respected by all with whom she works., Priscilla Addo-Quaye is a stand-out name at Addleshaws. I would choose AG again just for the shawarma. She is fantastic at explaining the process. Advised LabTech London Ltd on the development and sale of 101 Camley Street to a JV between Blackrock and Outpost. Successfully represented a major UK retailer in binding arbitration with trade unions on a multi-million pound pay negotiation. This was the first issuance under its Sustainable Finance Framework. Prior to each seat, trainees are given at least a day of training to bring them up to speed with the basic concepts involved. Their knowledge and advice is always well balanced, clearly delivered and understandable. Each office now has environment teams who propose and develop initiatives. Further amalgamations lead to the firm becoming Booth & Co. A ground-breaking integration of five legal technology platforms. The advice provided is relevant to and valuable to our business., William Hill and its owner Caesars Entertainment Inc, Sufia Saqib; Adrian Mansbridge; Priscilla Addo-Quaye, Best in class team, great knowledge well implemented., The Addleshaw Goddard team is simply first class. Advising Scotia Gas Networks on their H100 hydrogen network project. Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucester Healthcare Partnership Limited, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Richard Goodfellow; Catherine Fearnhead; David McEwing, David McEwing; Matthew Williams; Rory Connor, Paul Jones is a great lawyer, practical and a pleasure to work with., Bill Gilliam; Simon Kamstra; Mark Molyneux, Clare Dwyer; Ryan Geldart; Louise Dobson; Erin Shoesmith; Paul Rowley. Advised the trustees of high-value, complex family trusts on ongoing trust management and trustee duties, including the provision of trust administration services. Addleshaw Goddard > The Legal 500 Rankings Corporate and commercial > Commercial contracts Tier 1 Addleshaw Goddard's dedicated commercial group provides 'strong commercially focused advice, and demonstrates a keen willingness to get into the operational side of the business', covering a varied range of high-value contract agreements.Leveraging its expertise across the retail, financial . From 2024, our trainee cohort will be working towards qualification through the SQE route.