Addleshaw Goddard
Leveraging ‘deep knowledge’ of the sector, both out of core regional offices, and London, Addleshaw Goddard provides ’commercially sensible’ advice to lessors, lessees, lenders and operators. The arrival of vastly experienced partner Simon Gwynne from Norton Rose Fulbright in May 2022 enhances the firm’s capabilities at handling big-ticket leasing/asset finance mandates. Although Gwynne is best-known for his work within the rail sector, he is also noted for his ‘valuable insight into how leasing constructs in other sectors could be relevant’. This was exemplified by his recent advice to Rock Road developing a debt and equity funding solution on the first non-recourse SPV financing of zero-emission buses in the UK. Ed Watt in Edinburgh spearheads the firm’s efforts on the ship finance front, while in Manchester, Andrew Maskill is noted for his mid-market leasing work, which includes some transport assets, in addition to equipment and machinery.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm has always been attentive, on the ball and commercially aware for any transactions I have worked on.'
- 'The level of professionalism and approachability is of incredibly high quality.'
- 'They are commercially sensible and always legally protective of the side they are representing.'
- 'The team showed deep knowledge of the transportation sector and provided valuable insight into how leasing constructs in other sectors could be relevant.'
- 'Simon Gwynne's commitment and positive "can do" attitude whilst working to a tough and at times unrealistic deadline was greatly appreciated.'
- 'Andrew Maskill and Elizabeth Wareing have both been a joy to work with.'
Key clients
- SMBC
- Societe Generale
- NatWest Bank
- Lombard
- Equitix
- Akiem
- Scotrail Trains Limited
- VTG
- Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited
- British Business Bank
- HSBC Equipment Finance
- Close Brothers
- Investec
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Practice head
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Andrew Maskill, Simon Gwynne, Ed Watt