Andrew Green
Addleshaw GoddardPraised for its ability to ‘consistently deliver high quality service’, the corporate and commercial team at Addleshaw Goddard is well-versed in the full scope of matters including M&A involving both listed companies and private equity firms. The team advises clients across a range of sectors, standing out for its expertise in the real estate space. Practice head Paul Medlicott, who leads the firm’s focus on personal care, household care and beauty businesses, is a key port of call for a number of mid-market private equity houses. Elsewhere in the team, Roger Hart advises on public M&A, private M&A and equity capital markets transactions, while Andrew Green is noted for his expertise in the private equity space. George Danczak is recommended for his specialist work with digital and tech businesses.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'As high quality as London magic circle firms. Attitude to leaning in to solve client problems outside of deals sets them apart eg joint working on D&I, technology and AI expertise, collaboration and transparency. Genuine desire to partner with us as a client 365 days a year, not just at panel review time.'
- 'Roger Hart knows public equity markets as well as anyone. Solves problems.'
- 'The Addleshaw Goddard team in Manchester consistently delivers high quality service levels, adopting the same partner-led approach on deals large and (more uniquely) small. Advice received is always highly relevant and utilises specialist input as required to ensure it’s robust.'
- 'I enjoy working with Addleshaw Goddard as the team work collaboratively with the corporate finance team. Not all lawyers work this way.'
- 'Shelly McGivern is fantastic to deal with and communicates regularly on a transaction. Offers great advice to clients but is also realistic when explaining what is reasonable and what is not reasonable.'
- 'Extremely high standards in relation to listed company and Takeover Code corporate work. Extensive capabilities across all relevant corporate disciplines.'
- 'Roger Hart has an outstanding skill set in relation to large and complex corporate situations. Extremely experienced and capable across a wide range of corporate transactions.'
Key clients
- JD Sports Fashion
- Co-operative Group
- BT
- Currys
- Boohoo
- Manchester Airports Group
- National Grid
- Castore
- Moneysupermarket
Work highlights
- Advised K3 Capital Group plc on its £272m public takeover by Sun European Capital Partners.
- Advised Bruntwood on the sale of a large portfolio of assets to Bruntwood SciTech and a large investment into Bruntwood SciTech by Legal & General and the Greater Manchester Pension Fund.
- Advised Castore on its receipt of investment by several investors.
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.
George Danczak
Addleshaw GoddardPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Medlicott