Showcasing an ‘impressive and highly responsive team' that is particularly well-placed to handle professional services and tech-related deals, Addleshaw Goddard continues to be a strong choice for mid-market investors seeking support on major transactions. Noted for the breadth of his sponsor and management-side practice, Mike Hinchcliffe leverages more than 25 years of experience to provide ’outstanding client service, demonstrating sophistication and commercial acumen’. Yunus Seedat advises some of the group’s most consequential sponsor clients, and particularly those engaging with high-growth businesses. Nathan Pearce is reputed for his work with management teams. Gemma Phillips, praised by clients for her ‘high level of sector knowledge and commercial awareness’, has an especially strong track record in the software and tech spaces.
Testimonials
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‘Very detailed and will negotiate for you until the end. Very professional and honest.’
‘They were patient, took the time to explain me complex contract terms, and were determined to make sure I was protected. Loved the client/lawyer engagement.’
‘Addleshaw's people are of the highest quality, and their advice is comprehensive and based upon both experience and knowledge. Their ability to call upon specific expertise from a wide variety of service teams, employment, property, tax etc. enables them to provide excellent service. They work at pace and are able to throw sufficient resource to meet difficult timescales where necessary.’
‘This is an impressive and highly responsive team, who provided us with specialist partner level support across all aspects of our complex transaction, covering sale matters, equity re-investment terms and documentation, EMI share scheme and other tax matters and employment issues. Lawyers at all levels were hugely knowledgeable and responsive, keeping us updated constantly and demonstrating high levels of market knowledge and commercial acumen.'
- 'Gemma Phillips provided exceptional client service, demonstrating a high level of sector knowledge and commercial awareness. Her deep understanding of the market facilitated a smooth and efficient transaction.'
- 'Mike Hinchliffe provided outstanding client service, demonstrating sophistication and commercial acumen. He used his extensive market knowledge to expedite the negotiation process and focus on the key issues. He has a personable demeanour, building strong rapport with our team.'
Key clients
- Accel KKR
- Blixt Partners
- Bridges Fund Management
- Cap 10
- CBPE Capital
- CGE Partners
- ECI Partners
- Elysian Capital
- Equistone Partners Europe Limited
- H2 Equity Partners
- IK Investment Partners
- Inflexion Private Equity Partners
- LDC
- Limerston Capital
- Livingbridge
- Phoenix Equity Partners
- SilverTree Equity
- Soho Square
- Synova Capital
- Terra Firma
- Volpi Capital
- Waterland Private Equity
Work highlights
- Advising Kerridge Commercial Systems and its shareholders on its sale to CapVest.
- Advising CBPE Capital on its investments in Apadami, Berg Kaprow Lewis and FSP.
- Advising Elysian Capital on its sale of United Living Group to Apollo Global Management's Impact Fund.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mike Hinchliffe