Addleshaw Goddard has continued to strengthen its corporate and commercial presence in Aberdeen, with Fiona Kindness joining from Pinsent Masons LLP in September 2022, bringing extensive experience in domestic and international M&A and PE transactions, especially in the energy sector. Arran Mackenzie arrived from Burness Paull LLP in November of the same year, offering considerable expertise advising sponsors, management teams and portfolios on complex PE transactions. David McEwing leads the corporate side and regularly handles cross-border energy and oil and gas transactions, while data protection expert Ross McKenzie leads the commercial offering and focuses on commercial contracts, intellectual property and IT matters. Gemma Hills also joined as legal director in June 2022 from Brodies LLP, and is active across the spectrum of corporate areas including acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures.

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Testimonials

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We really appreciate the added value we get from the Addleshaw Goddard team.'
'The team provide excellent training sessions for the in-house legal community, which are engaging and provide a good overview of topics in an engaging format (not just another webinar).’
‘Ross McKenzie’s unrivalled knowledge on his subject matter coupled with his commercial and realistic approach to advice make him someone to recommend. He provides “real world” solutions where his clients have little room to negotiate.’
‘All members of the Addleshaw Goddard team are great to work with – they are an exceptionally client-focused firm and provide a hands-on service at every level.’
‘AG’s sector and industry knowledge is second to none, making them reliable and trustworthy advisors to a client's business.’
‘Particular stand out individuals are Fiona Kindness, David McEwing and Ross McKenzie.’
‘Fiona Kindness is a stand-out partner with an excellent work ethic.'
‘Fiona Kindness's advice is always excellent, clear and concise, and she takes a pragmatic approach to transactions. She consistently goes above and beyond for clients, and always makes herself available when necessary at short notice.’

Key clients

Waldorf
Titan Torque Services
Stacey Oil Services
Trojan Energy
J&S Subsea
bp
TotalEnergies
SGN
Boohoo Group
Dana Petroleum
Voluntary Services Aberdeen
Tymor Marine
eserv
MCL Medics
Prodrill Energy
Ineos FPS
Aberdeen City Council
Drilltools
Razor Oiltools
Blue GentToo
Vysus Group
Wickes Building Supplies

Work highlights

Assisted on two major acquisitions for Waldorf Production during 2022: The first, which closed on 4 November 2022, saw Waldorf acquire Alpha Petroleum Resources Limited, along with their offshore North Sea interests; Then, on 10 November 2022, the acquisition of subsidiaries of MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Plc comprising all of MOL's UK continental shelf assets.
Acting for Trojan Energy Limited on two separate loan note investment rounds. First in respect of the investment of £1.4m convertible A Loan Notes to Equity Gap, Grampian Alba, Scottish Enterprise, Shancastle Investments and Ebico which completed on the 19th of May and the second investment for £6m convertible B Loan Notes to Scottish Investment Bank (SNIB) which completed on the 26th of August.
Advised Aberdeen City Council on the procurement of a joint venture partner to deliver its vision of an Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub. The Council are procuring a strategic joint venture partner to work with the Council over the next 20 years to stimulate the supply and demand for green hydrogen in the region.