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McGuireWoods London LLP

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McGuireWoods London LLP boasts a well-established client roster of FT100 and FT250 companies, including AstraZeneca. Callum Hassall is active in the senior care and accommodation arena, while Hannah Irish acts for developers, investors, and tenants across the financial, life sciences, and hospitality sectors. Former practice head Martin Barrett retired in June 2023.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Very efficient and highly knowledgeable team with seamless cover provided at crucial times.’
  • ‘They are very efficient and able to handle quick turnaround time scales, without any loss of intellectual input.’
  • ‘All instructions are carefully prepared, even when times are tight, and fully thought through.’
  • ‘All those we deal with within McGuire Woods are totally approachable, while maintaining a professional approach at all times. They are all a pleasure to deal with.’
  • ‘They stand out for their responsiveness and detail.’
  • ‘A great team. They are sensible, responsive, commercial, and easy to get along with.' 
  • ‘Very knowledgeable, responsive and friendly.' 
  • ‘McGuire Woods and Callum Hassall really help you navigate through the legal hurdles needed including turning technical terminology into a language any business leader could understand.’
  • ‘Callum Hassall was quick to respond, invested time in understanding me, and had a depth of knowledge.’

Key clients

  • AstraZeneca UK Limited
  • MedImmune Limited
  • Energizer Holdings Inc
  • Revera Inc
  • Signature Senior Lifestyle Care Homes
  • Highgate Hotels International Limited
  • Mitsubishi Corporation International (Europe) plc and Mitsubishi Corporation
  • Thrive Parent Holdings, LLC
  • Relativity ODA, LLC
  • Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Thrive Parent Holdings, LLC on the shared acquisition of UK company, Custard Technical Services Limited.
  • Advised AstraZeneca UK Limited and MedImmune Limited in connection with their UK property portfolio.
  • Advised Energizer Holdings Inc on the grant of a new 15-year lease of 103,000 square feet industrial unit at Tafarnaubach Industrial Estate, Tredegar.

Other key lawyers

Callum Hassall, Martin Barrett