Noted for its ‘exceptional industry knowledge,’ the M&A team at Addleshaw Goddard is a powerhouse in the London market. The group works with both national and multinational companies from a wide array of industry sectors including financial services, retail, energy, and infrastructure. With expertise in complex and cross-border transactions involving private and public entities, the department is continuing to expand its client roster. Head of the Africa group and consumer, life sciences, and renewables specialist Chris Taylor co-leads the M&A practice alongside managing partner David Kirchin, who is an expert in private equity matters. The practice benefits from the capabilities of Simon Wood – former Secretary to the Takeover Panel – who is recognised for his vast experience handling takeovers and combinations, as well as Graham Cross, who specialises in M&A and private equity transactions for clients from the financial services sector. On the public M&A front, Louise Pritchard is a notable name for her breadth of experience, leading on sales and acquisitions, IPOs, fundraisings, and securities regulation compliance. Other key practitioners include Nick Pearey and Hugh Lauritsen, both of whom have extensive experience in the financial services sector.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Exceptional industry knowledge, including relevant but very specific sectors such as mutual organisations.’

  • ‘They have a proactive approach and one which anticipates and seeks to deal with issues before they become barriers.’

  • ‘Good overall corporate practice with M&A and listed company capabilities. ’

  • ‘Partners are pragmatic and experienced.’

Key clients

  • Rathbones
  • Hallo Healthcare Group
  • Nationwide Building Society
  • Associated British Foods
  • DX Group
  • Halma
  • Curtis Banks Group
  • British International Investment plc
  • James Finlay
  • Manchester Building Society
  • Erste Group Bank AG
  • Octopus Investments
  • Vishay Intertechnology
  • DBAY Advisors
  • Miniclip
  • The Openwork Partnership

Work highlights

  • Advising Rathbones on an all-share combination with Investec to acquire its discretionary wealth manager business.
  • Assisted Hallo Healthcare Group on the disposal of their Lloyds Pharmacy high street and community pharmacy branches to multiple purchasers.
  • Advising DX Group on a £315 million recommended takeover by funds advised by H.I.G. Capital LLC.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Kirchin, Chris Taylor

Other key lawyers

Simon Wood, Graham Cross, Louise Pritchard, Nick Pearey, Hugh Lauritsen, Ben Koehne, Francesco Rosso, Oliver Broomfield, Elvan Hussein