Praised for its ability to combine specialist domain knowledge with ‘sound legal and commercial advice’, Addleshaw Goddard’s tax group works closely with the firm’s corporate team to assist with regional, national and international transactions. The team also regularly works with private equity clients - both sell-side and management teams - on tax planning and structuring mandates, and employment tax support. Martin Griffiths is the key contact in Leeds and is praised for his ‘amazingly accurate and concise advice’.
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- ‘The AG team is not just technically very strong but they bring a level of pragmatism and true commerciality to their work product and advice’
- ‘Martin Griffiths provided amazingly accurate and concise advice around IR35 but the most valued element was his pragmatism around the associated risks.’
- ‘The team have deep domain knowledge of the markets they operate in including my particular market of interest (healthcare). They also have very sound knowledge of the legal and commercial underpinning of those markets. This domain knowledge together with sound legal and commercial advice sets them apart from their peers.’
- ‘The ability to quickly get to the heart of the matter and to ensure any advice is targeted to the key issues in my mind sets them apart.’
- ‘The team ensure they take time to develop a deep understanding of our business and are therefore able to provide advice in context; understanding not only the nature and commercial aspect of our business, but the personalities involved and how to navigate the potential challenges arising.'
- ‘The team are extremely talented and knowledgeable, and have always shown great service and response to our needs.’
- ‘Martin Griffiths is an outstanding lawyer whose advice has been instrumental to running my business. He has always shown insightful advice on all sides of any issue or challenge and guided us through to success in each challenge.'
Work highlights
- Acting for the managers of the Pirtek Group on their £210million exit to the Franchise Brands Group, providing structuring and tax advice to the selling management team.
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