Andy Bates
Addleshaw GoddardAddleshaw Goddard fields a ‘hard-working, responsive team’ experienced in both creditor and debtor-side work. The group has particular strength in distressed real estate, with key expertise in the retail sector. Team lead Andy Bates covers the full range of issues relating to corporate restructurings and insolvencies, and is active on behalf of a broad client base. Emma Sadler made partner in 2023 and is a key contact for major clearing banks as well as alternate lenders. Emma Atkinson and managing associate Dan Saunders are names to note.
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‘We work with Andy Bates, who has good availability and a willingness to offer quality, ad-hoc advice in a fast moving situation. Provides quick drafting in time-constrained circumstances.’
‘We value the responsiveness, commerciality and flexibility the team provides.’
‘It was easy to very quickly build a trusted relationship with Dan and team.’
‘Dan Saunders is readily accessible, provides good advice, and is readily available to provide ad hoc and commercial advice.'
‘Emma Sadler is very approachable, and works on a variety of cases.’
‘User friendly, hard-working, responsive team.’
‘Excellent team with depth of knowledge and importantly, always have someone available to discuss matters with whether formally or informally. We enjoy an excellent relationship with the team and always know they are on hand to help as/when needed. Very responsive and, equally, willing to provide a commercial opinion not just a strict legal interpretation which is very helpful in some situations.’
- Andy Bates is readily accessible, commercial with real depth.'
Key clients
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
- Lloyds Pharmacy Limited
- Accelerated Payments Limited
- Begbies Traynor Limited
- VFC Foods Ltd
- BDO LLP
Work highlights
- Advised Lloyds Pharmacy Limited in relation to the disposal of 750 pharmacies.
- Advised Grant Thornton as administrators on the pre-pack sale of Repair Maintenance & Overhaul Limited and Gatley Fluid Power Limited.
- Advised a lender on the restructuring and refinance of a care home group.
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Andy Bates