Join us on the afternoon of Thursday 25 November for a virtual student event with Addleshaw Goddard, which offers 58 training contracts each year. Its a breath of fresh air and how legal services should always be., Jonathan Davies is pragmatic and commercial., Damon Rosamond-Lanzetta is a very astute commercial lawyer, highly skilled and pragmatic., Lucy Bailey is always happy to help with a wide range of queries from both clients and suppliers. Cachoeiras de Macacu ( Portuguese pronunciation: [kuejz di mkku]; means "Macacu Waterfalls " in Portuguese) is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Advising Par Equity on tax issues concerning the formation of a forestry fund on behalf of Aviva Investors. Advising Kroll Limited as administrators of Arena Television. I will begin my legal traineeship at Addleshaw Goddard in 2023 but in the interim I am seeking opportunities to develop my skill set. Shes been integral in growing what is now a very impressive team, comparable to any of the big 6 in Leeds., Rachel Uttley; Jade Murray; Rachel Rawnsley; Susan Garrett, Jonathan Stewart; Andrew Steer; Richard Shelton, Quite simply this is a super organised and professional team with high quality lawyers., The advice is always well-considered and pragmatic with a strong focus on moving matters forwards., Rachel Uttley is an absolute master of the detail whilst always keeping an eye on the bigger picture. The 2023 Legal Cheek Firms Most List. - Our culture of improvement and growth develops you, delivers results and drives innovation. A thorough solicitor ideal for the no-stone-unturned approach that corporate defendants rountinely expect. Three things that stood out; highly responsive in short time frame, highly detailed and forensic in their analysis of the options and finally great communications on what was needed and when. An exceptional lawyer in every area., Dave Parker provided fantastic support; he made a lot of stuff happen., They have the bandwidth to deal with the full spectrum of issues that potential clients may face ranging from investigations and advisory matters through to cutting edge large scale litigation., Ben Lowans; Jonathan Mills; Jennifer Hedley; Sandip Singh, Strong regional banking litigation team, with deep experience and comfortably able to manage large disputes., Addleshaw has had the ear of banks for many years and its team is very experienced in giving its clients what they want., Sally Emerton is a very senior figure in banking litigation in the North of England., The Addleshaw team have such a wide and varied knowledge base. They form a great collaboration with key stakeholders and have a very engaging approach to what they do., The practice has strength in depth. Having spoken to the trainee there, they were merely having a read over and sending comments to the associate whod deal with the substantive drafting whereas I was responsible for the whole doc itself!. Acting for The Road Haulage Association, along with transport specialists Backhouse Jones, in a unique opt-in class action seeking to represent more than 15,000 class members and over 1bn in damages. After short talks and a virtual panel discussion with the lawyers, chaired by a Legal Cheek journalist, there will be virtual networking with Addleshaws graduate recruitment team and trainees. Pleasure to deal with., Jonathan Fletcher Rogers is extremely knowledgeable and an expert in employee share schemes. They always go the extra mile. Handled a statutory appeal to the CMA relating to Ofgems decision in December 2020 regarding electricity transmission system charges for generators, and also acted in subsequent judicial review proceedings. They are available to assist when needed, are not afraid to advise when a matter is not cost effective and are thoughtful of the bigger picture. His calm and persistent approach has reaped dividends for us., Paul Bentham; Phil McGough; Nadine Waters; Claire Edwards, Consistently the strongest IT team in the North West, and a significant national player. James Whittam Acting for a Fortune 500 company in arbitrations with excess liability insurers concerning losses in excess $300m arising from the use of one its products. I consider them to lead the sector in this area., Sara Gilmore is approachable, knowledgeable and pragmatic, with a significant sector knowledge and a great way with clients., Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, Tim Cooper; Addi Spiers; Kirsten Fulton-Fleming; Emma Widdowson, Personal service with a team that are responsive and offer sound advice. Acted for AIB Group on Project Hazel, one of the largest disposal of loans in the UK this year and includes some cutting edge disposal mechanisms around Government loan schemes. Please note that due to COVID-19 secondment probabilities are lower than in usual years. The team overall is one of the larger pensions teams in my experience and is able to draw on additional resources of personnel when pressure of work demands it., Susan Garrett a litigation partner with the sort of experience you cannot buy., The Addleshaw Goddard team are smart, friendly and efficient and were brilliant at getting me up to speed quickly for a rectification application., Catherine McAllister and Susan Garrett are stand out individuals they are brilliant at quickly getting on top of all the issues, ask the right questions and also lovely people to work with., The Trustees of the BT Rolatruc Staff Life Assurance and Pension Scheme, Catherine McAllister provides high quality pragmatic advice and has particular expertise in distilling complex topics in an understandable way to her clients., Our lead lawyer is excellent, considered and thoughtful., Carl Posern; Jacqueline Heng; Steve Mackie; Jennie Chilton; Kristi Green; Beth Lindsey, Beth Collett remains an outstanding partner to have along side us in any social housing transaction. All of our apprentices are from a variety of backgrounds which supports our diverse culture and brings together a broad range of talent and creative thinking. We will liaise with you to establish the most suitable adjustments required for the recruitment process and will ensure the adjustments are implemented as necessary. I have found them to be very responsive and consistently provide high quality, commercially astute advice., Excellent advice and support through a legal challenge to a procurement process. Aside from being head and shoulders from a sector knowledge perspective, they are approachable and available, willing to discuss the simple to the most complex of issues, true market leaders in their field., Lee Shankland-Gort and Steve Mackie: All eminently professional, hugely knowledgeable, always approachable and available. John has been Addleshaw Goddards Managing Partner since May 2014. Its nice to hear such vital parts of a law firm openly praised, and it seems this is part of the wider culture at AG. Wouldnt hesitate to recommend., Jeremy Cross has excellent knowledge of the market and a willingness to cut straight to the point which is invaluable. United Kingdom, Divisional Managing Partner, Dispute Resolution The corporate governance experts we use at AG are knowledgeable, accessible and supportive. Currently acting for Core Participants in three of the highest profile public inquiries in recent history, the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry, the Manchester Arena Bombing Inquiry and the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry. While it depends on the time of year, seat you are in and the work you have on, rookies report that weekends and holidays are (almost) always respected and partners are appreciative of any late-night finishes. Its the advisor that we rely on the most as they always ensure that our roles as trustees and the interests of members are protected. Neeta Chityal is also one to watch must be coming up for partnership shortly, a delight to work with, hugely knowledgeable and has the benefit of spanning both criminal and commercial litigation, They are a very savvy team, lead by women who know their stuff and are of the highest integrity and calibre., Nichola Peters really smart. You will have the opportunity to showcase transferrable skills drawn from real life experience throughout your education or part time / volunteer work. The team is strong on project finance issues so their expertise and general knowledge of the rail industry was key. Yes, we will provide the application form in alternative formats. He stands out in terms of practicality, intelligence, and the ability to move the case forward in an incredibly thoughtful and efficient manner., The team at Addleshaw Goddard are first class. Advising Volkswagens leading commercial advisers on its global joint venture with Ford Motor Company. Advised Waldorf Production UK Limited on Project Hotel. Theyve always been able to draw on what is a very deep team whenever theyve needed to., Addleshaw Goddard delivered a highly innovative and technology-driven solution., The depth and breadth of Addleshaw Goddards banking team is what sets them apart from their peers outside London., The principal members of the team who have assisted me have been constant throughout a long-running matter. They clearly have a strong and positive working relationship, which makes working with them easy. The advice provided is relevant to and valuable to our business., William Hill and its owner Caesars Entertainment Inc, Sufia Saqib; Adrian Mansbridge; Priscilla Addo-Quaye, Best in class team, great knowledge well implemented., The Addleshaw Goddard team is simply first class. Key to this is Jons ability to disseminate large chunks of text and select the main points., Jon Tweedale is an excellent lawyer and arbitrator., Jon Tweedale a very bright lawyer, who also has great commercial common sense. Represented a multinational financial services client in the negotiation of exit arrangements for two senior executives. Practical nature of advice., Mark Molyneux is a particularly skilled litigator with excellent strategic insight., Weve had brilliant support from the litigation team at Addleshaw Goddard over the past year, helping us through tough market conditions and various supplier disputes. We will not automatically discount an application if this grade has not been gained. Advising DP World on a $1.7bn joint investment platform with CDC Group plc, which will invest in origin and destination ports, inland container depots, economic zones and other logistics assets across Africa. Acted for Equitix as claimant in a major breach of warranty claim against eight individuals and one corporate seller of Gaia Heat Limited, obtaining judgment following trial for payment of in excess of 11m. great investigations experience. His understanding of econometrics and its impact on competition litigation is incredible., Samantha Haigh: recently promoted to partner fabulous lawyer. In 2012, Addleshaw Goddard opened offices in Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong (which has now been shuttered),[3] Oman and Qatar. Oaktree Topco Limited (the holding company of the CPOMS business (CPOMS)), certain management shareholders (Management) including ECI Partners LLP (ECI). Legal news, careers advice and market insight. Across both Yorkshire and the North West he is the stand-out Private Client adviser for any successful entrepreneur considering how to structure their wealth in the run up to, or after a business sale. In c.1936. This enabled us to have a strong collaboration on a a subject matter where Addleshaws Team were able to guide us through to a successful conclusion, Our engagement with Beth Collett has been very constructive. It is also a leader in client investment and understanding. Applications for our 2025 training contracts and our Aberdeen training contracts starting in 2023 and 2025 are now open. They are our go-to firm with a deep insight into our business., Expert advice on water resource management planning, unrivalled in the industry., AG have immense gravitas when acting on our behalf, particularly with contentious matters. Clients consistently report enjoying working with him., Addleshaw Goddard are an experienced, reliable law firm. Supported Kamco Invest on the conventional and Shariah-compliant debt provision for a quartet of office acquisitions in Central London, Basildon, Dartford and Birmingham for a combined value of 120m. Advising RCL on a 3bn reorganisation and related contractual takeover offer for Daily Mail and General Trust plc (DMGT) and a complex settlement agreement with DMGTs pension scheme trustees. leaves no stone unturned., Silver circle firm with magical expertise the firm deserves to be up there with those they appear on the other side too. You will do four seats during your traineeship. Terra Santa. Acting for Unitel SA in proceedings it has brought against Unitel International Holdings BV. Our training contract is a two-year programme made up of four six-month seats. When Covid-19 struck, the firms enthusiasm for technology paid dividends. Directors are fiduciaries of their companies and are legally required to put the interests of the companys stakeholders first, including decisions whether to self-report. I felt they were always available when needed and their work ethic was amongst the highest I have encountered. Successfully defended HS2 at trial in a public procurement challenge against the awarding of the 1.3bn contract for its Construction Partner for the development of Old Oak Common Station. He was relentless in his pursuit of a great outcome for us., The team is very responsible and provides commercial advice with a very good understanding of our needs as a client., Michael Lowry is an extremely talented lawyer with a keen eye for detail and ability to get a deal done. They are the best at listening to clients needs and coming up with a plan that has always met our demands. One key focus has been upon the introduction of measures that increase the UAEs attractiveness as a destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). Plenty of ongoing information and advisory freely accessible on demand., Kate McGough is hugely client-centric and a trusted advisor. Erins intellect, judgement, focus, work ethic and ability to quickly master complex issues make her a formidable leading practitioner in health and safety law. You will need to complete all your FE1 exams before you can start your training contract. AGs Finance team in London are excellent at managing transactions and liaising with local offices in the Middle East to provide a full transaction service., The Addleshaw team are able to work efficiently to minimise costs whilst they provide great service, advice and transaction management, enabling smooth transactions and happy borrowers and bank., The team are solid and know the market well. Advising British Telecommunications Plc on its Better Workplace Programme to consolidate more than 300 facilities into 30 modern future-fit buildings. overview to Private Equity laws and 28,000,000 words. Founded by former Guardian journalist Alex Aldridge in 2011, Legal Cheek initially operated out of Aldridge's apartment in London. Advising a variety of clients in connection with various high profile CVAs. for as long as is needed and their willingness to help out is second to noneeven if they are unlikely to benefit., Yorke Eaton is, in my humble opinion, the most engaging and knowledgeable of the private client lawyers in the North. Fantastic knowledge of law in this area, unparalleled commitment to their clients, tenacious, brilliant to work with as part of a team (including with counsel), real strategic thinkers, Michelle de Kluyver is a superb lawyer has the technical knowledge but has the perspective of the client at all times. In particular David Engel is always available for communication and has this awareness that representation is about achieving the appropriate result for the client. Have the bandwidth to deal with all types of competition work. Operates as an extension of our in-house teams., Kate McGough is a diligent and knowledgeable non-contentious employment lawyer with great attention to detail., The team is extremely responsive to requests for guidance and support. Her meticulous attention to detail is unrivalled. Copyright 2023 Addleshaw Goddard. Please contact the Early Careers team via email at: earlycareers@addleshawgoddard.com and our reasonable adjustments champion will be in touch. Addleshaw Goddard embrace diversity., Ross McKenzie is always quick to respond with very clear and helpful advice., Ross McKenzie is best in class in providing tailored and practical data protection compliance support., Very hands on and quick to respond in a clear manner., David McEwing is always available and focuses on the key points., Addleshaw Goddard provides reliable and trustworthy support to our growing company. Each year, over 3000 major businesses, including 48 FTSE 100 companies, trust us to deliver. David is calm under pressure, thoughtful in his deliberations but clear as crystal in his advice to clients. He is pragmatic, sensible and adopts a commercial approach perfectly, in keeping with his client base. This involved advising the lenders on all aspects of the matter from advising each lender on the merger activity (and the necessary consents under existing facility agreements) to the amendments and/or restatements of existing facilities. Good level of challenge, done in a respectable way and always explaining thought processes and legal basis. We take on approximately 70 trainees each year across UK and Ireland. Billing is always clear and concise. The funding was provided by a three bank club comprising Lloyds Bank, RBS and HSBC, Advising National Westminster Bank as agent for a syndicate comprising RBS, HSBC, Clydesdale Bank and Bank of Ireland in providing a 100m revolving credit facility to iomart Group plc, with an option to establish a 50m accordion facility, Advising The Ability Group in relation to its provision of a 121m term loan facility made available by Lone Star, a US based private equity firm, to refinance four Hilton hotels in Dunblane, Luton, Liverpool and London. Simmons to double TC offering while Bird & Bird and Taylor Wessing plan scheme launches, Exclusive research identifies the friendliest outfits. She is very approachable and very clear and concise in her advice., Polly Sprenger is superb. They also provide very dedicated support., John Emerton is a brilliant lawyer and strategist., Ally Mackenzie provided exceptional support to us and should be noted for his dedication, pragmatism and can-do approach., James Reynolds provides an excellent level of service, dealing with complex matters which are of significant importance to our business., Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, AG consistently provides high quality advice and you feel you are in safe hands., Julie Middlemass is experienced and pragmatic, and provides sensible advice., There was no question, large or small, that was not answered in a timely and informed manner., Elizabeth Cape is super knowledgeable and responsive., Chris McGrath is commercially focused and always able to provide straightforward and practical advice to help us achieve our commercial aims., The team at Addleshaw Goddard have provided us with timely, practical and commercially focused advice. A real can-do attitude and willingness to challenge and be challenged, in a friendly and open way. The above figures are for London. Both bring a highly commercial approach and detailed knowledge of the current banking/legal market, making them very easy to work with., In the banking team I work predominantly with Euan Cluness and his team. When you join us, you will be introduced to your team and BPP. The team deploys its unrivalled market experience and commitment to achieve results for its clients., Richard Clayton provides superb leadership. Nothing is too much trouble for them. The lawyers always respond speedily, constructively, clearly and explicitly to enquiries. Join this unmissable in-person event designed specifically for senior business leaders working across the spectrum of private healthcare. Since 2020, we no longer have a minimum A-Level (or equivalent) requirement to apply for our Placement schemes or training contracts, We will ask for GCSE/A-Level qualifications for the Rare Contextual information section on the application form but please be assured this is not assessed and only used to contextualise your circumstances during those academic years. Theodore Goddard retained a strong media and entertainment law practice with clients such as The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Michael Jackson and others; and high-profile cases involving celebrities such as the Hello! Well worth it. Please contact us at earlycareers@addleshawgoddard.com with details of the alternative format required and one of the Early Careers team will be in touch. Advised Par Equity on its high profile partnership with Aviva Investors which has the potentialto capture 1.4 million tonnes of carbon from Glen Dye Moor in West Aberdeenshire over thelife of the project and will see a huge amount of investment going into Glen Dye Moor. With 288 m ($391m 350m) (+4%) gross revenue in 2020, the firm is the 23rd largest law firm in the United Kingdom and placed 136th on the 2020 Global 200 worldwide law firms ranking. Advised a Borough Council on a secondary IT outsourcing involving the disaggregation of the existing service provision and a new procurement for a new Partner. Organiser of UK's biggest and best virtual student events and law fairs. He advises commercial contracting, intellectual property licensing, IT outsourcing, and focusses on data protection compliance having advised clients for over 10 years on data protection issues that arise. Our Direct Training Contract applications open 1 April 2023 and close 31 July 2023. Priscillas ability to quickly assess, understand and advise on difficult and novel issues is highly impressive. Addleshaw Goddard The University of Sheffield About I help clients across a broad range of sectors to resolve some of the most complex commercial disputes, through negotiation, mediation,. One of these can be a pre-seat before commencing your PPC training. Advising The West Midlands Combined Authority on the rebuilding and new builds of 7 new railway stations across the region. All their partners are consistently excellent, but Mark Molyneux and BruceKilpatrick are both proper leaders and have a vision of the case strategy., Fantastic team of lawyers. Defending a 45m claim against a commercial lender involving allegations of dishonesty and conspiracy by the lenders corporate restructuring arm. Do you provide financial support for the placement scheme? I cant imagine there would be many Scottish firms capable of provided such a professional service whilst maintaining such a personal touch. Advised Sanne Group on the employee incentives aspects of its 1.5bn takeover by Apex. It was all done in good natured communications and a successful result at the end., The partner Louise Dobson was exceptional throughout, highly effective communicator and clear lines of responsibility within her team where we were working with them directly on the material. In particular, I would mention Giles Distin, who proved himself to be extremely diligent, pragmatic and had an expert knowledge of the public market rules., Raymond James Financial International Limited, High quality resourcing never seems to be an issue, even very last minute., Polly Sprenger is excellent. Addleshaw Goddard traces its roots back to the very first public record of solicitors in the UK - the Law List - published in 1775. Our expectation is that our future trainees will pass all relevant exams on the first sitting. Representing Bibby Invoice Discounting before the Court of Appeal in a case which will havea significant impact on the ability to redact commercially sensitive information. The reporting they provide is fabulous, as it gives us a clear understanding of where we are, without the need to chase for updates., First class thinking about the issues at hand and working with their client to achieve the optimum result., Sally Emerton and Jonathan Mills provide exceptional service. Lawyers from across the firms practice areas will give insights into their work and explain how they are positioned to solve tomorrows problems in an increasingly complex world. The AG team is my No.1 team for social housing bonds. Otherwise, day-to-day, we learn on the job with clear instructions and feedback, a rookie reports. Yes, you can apply for a 2023 summer internship. Advised JD Sports Fashion on its 464m equity fundraising on the London Stock Exchange. Advises on all, Partner specialising in all areas of corporate finance work with particular expertise, Lee heads up the London Funds and Indirect Real Estate team. They can offer the full range of expert services., Pragmatic, easy to work with and very experienced., Leona Ahmed; William Boss; Michael Scott; Rachel Orton; Christopher Cartwright, Broad range of experience across the sector, with depth of team., We benefit from our longstanding relationship with the firm and the partner-led service knows our approach and appetite for risk well., Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Ltd, Andrew Martin provides pragmatic and commercial advice., Strong team led from London by partners with high quality associates in the regions offering excellent value., Iain Hindhaugh isan extremely commercially astute lawyer and probably the best Ive worked with in over 20 years. Whilst the key person is Yorke Eaton, the rest of his team are all very capable of dealing with matters efficiently once key decisions have been made. Successfully acted for Britvic plc in an appeal to the Court of Appeal concerning the interpretation of the pension schemes deed and rules. Advising Terra Firma on the 110m acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Kier Living. Advised on the Grenfell Tower, Manchester Arena and the Scottish Hospitals Public Inquiries. Kristi Green managing associate is very efficient and always on hand to drive forward processes Beth Lindsey associate very pragmatic and efficient in terms of resolving issues., Carl Posern; Jacqueline Heng; Zoe Connor; Beth Collett; Kerry Pettigrew, The AG securitisation team unfailingly takes the time to ensure that it understands the intricacies of a possible transaction before formulating a price proposal., Rachael Kelly and Kerry Pettigrew combine highly effectively: insightful structuring solutions and a readiness to provide time and attention even for relatively smaller transactions., Zoe Connor provided us with immense support, guidance and explained any advice that she provide in a way that was clear and concise for our Team to understand., Rachel Kelly and Kerry Pettigrew were the key individuals that I worked with. Apply Now. The firm has three seats each rotation in which trainees can opt to work internationally, with past destinations including Dubai, Qatar and Muscat. Hardworking, very responsive, and a joy to work with., Legal director Nathalie Allen is absolutely superb. The team invariably generates a positive outcome for clients., The team is resourceful, approachable and applies a well honed analytical approach to any dispute. He is extremely clever and hard working., The charities team is experienced in all aspects., Pervinder Kaur and her colleagues are impressive., The charities team at AG is exceptional. Particularly good in the electricity and telecoms sectors., Rona Barr-Isaac brings a calm leadership and excellent judgment to litigation., Excellent team work and mutual respect on display. There is no pretension about this team and they demonstrate a clear understanding of our commercial objectives., Consistently excellent service provided to clients. See jobs. This was the first issuance under its Sustainable Finance Framework. Rachel is an exceptional pensions lawyer., Excellent knowledge and technical expertise. She is particularly notable for her judicial review experience and her ability to assist clients as well as being an excellent facilitator to barristers and their work. AG fielded a diverse team with a predominantly female deal team, which was excellent., The team is highly responsive, technically excellent, and competitive on price., Chris Taylor is outstanding. In the UK it has offices in London, Leeds and Manchester, and from 1 June 2017, in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen following its merger with HBJ Gateley. Advising the Administrators (Kroll) of Arena Television (and the rest of its Group), an outside broadcast firm providing equipment and production services to broadcasting. Advised NFU Mutual on a strategic agreement with Risk Solved Limited for a new SaaS risk management solution and associated hosting and support services. Her dedication to her clients shines through., Adrian Mansbridge encyclopedic knowledge and gets to the real detail, Priscilla Addo-Quaye is an exception lawyer whose possessive impressive intellect, capacity for hard work and client relationship skills., Knowledgeable and plugged into the industry., Aareal Bank AG (lenders Hotel Specialist Team), AIB Group (UK) plc (lenders Hotel Specialist Team), Battersea Power Station Development Company, Clydesdale (lenders Hotel Specialist Team), Eastern and Oriental Plc (owner and developer), FTI Consulting LLP (as Administrators of Prezzo Limited), Greene King (pub and restaurant operators), Norlake Hospitality (owner of Hoxton Hotels and Gleneagles), North Brewing (brewers and bar operators), Santander (lenders Hotel Specialist Team), TH UK & Ireland Limited (trading as Tim Hortons) (coffee shop operators), Village Urban Resorts (hotel owners and developers), Stuart Wardlaw; Mark Chesher; Erin Shoesmith, The Addleshaw Goddard product liability defence team stands out for the depth of its experience in both the litigious and advisory spheres. Trainees are certainly given as much responsibility as you can prove you can handle, with one trainee revealing they had great hands on responsibility from the get go I was drafting and negotiating pretty lengthy & complex deeds of release in my first three weeks of my first seat in Finance with a Silver Circle firm on the other side.

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