Business Details
Global Legal Solutions in London
Addleshaw Goddard is a London-headquartered international law firm with a 250-year heritage of delivering high-quality legal outcomes for clients globally. Our practice spans over 50 areas of business law, supporting more than 5,000 clients across 100+ countries through 21 offices on three continents. We combine deep legal expertise with technological innovation, having advised over half the FTSE 100 in the past three years and maintained a top 10 ranking for European legal innovation for six consecutive years.Our multidisciplinary teams deliver solutions for complex challenges in sectors including financial services, real estate, technology, and infrastructure. With over 1,500 legal professionals including 440+ partners, we maintain a client-centric approach that has earned us 'Law Firm of the Year 2024' recognition while upholding commitments to responsible business practices as a United Nations Global Compact signatory.
Services
Corporate Law
Dispute Resolution
Real Estate
Financial Services
Intellectual Property
Employment Law
Private Equity
Regulatory Compliance
Mergers & Acquisitions
Data Protection
Highlights and features
- We have advised clients in over 100 countries through 21 international offices
- Our 1,500+ legal professionals include 440+ experienced partners
- Ranked top 10 for European legal innovation for six consecutive years
- Awarded 'Law Firm of the Year 2024' by The Lawyer
- Signatory to the United Nations Global Compact for responsible business
Services
Corporate Law
Our corporate law practice advises on complex commercial transactions across 50+ jurisdictions. We specialise in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate governance for multinational clients. With sector-specific expertise in financial services, technology, and infrastructure, our team delivers strategic legal solutions that combine regulatory compliance with commercial pragmatism.
Dispute Resolution
We handle high-value commercial disputes and arbitration cases globally. Our practice covers financial services litigation, international arbitration, and regulatory enforcement matters. With experience in complex cross-border cases, we combine legal expertise with strategic risk management to achieve favourable outcomes for clients in sectors including banking, real estate, and technology.
Real Estate
Our real estate team advises on commercial property transactions across Europe and international markets. We handle major developments, investment acquisitions, and portfolio management for clients in hospitality, retail, and infrastructure sectors. With specialist knowledge in sustainable finance and urban regeneration, we deliver tailored solutions for complex property challenges.
Financial Services
We provide regulatory and transactional support to financial institutions worldwide. Our expertise covers banking regulation, fintech compliance, and capital markets transactions. With dedicated teams for asset management and insurance, we help clients navigate evolving regulatory frameworks while maintaining commercial competitiveness in the financial sector.
Intellectual Property
Our intellectual property practice protects and commercialises clients' assets globally. We specialise in trademark portfolio management, IP litigation, and technology licensing across fashion, pharmaceuticals, and digital sectors. With integrated expertise in data protection and technology law, we deliver comprehensive strategies for brand protection and innovation management.
People
Paula Hodges
Managing Partner
Leading the firm's strategic direction with over 25 years' experience in international legal markets. Previously headed the corporate department and served on the firm's executive committee.
Simon Hart
Head of Real Estate
Specialises in complex real estate transactions with particular expertise in infrastructure and urban development projects across Europe and the Middle East.
Chris Tart-Roberts
Tech Sector Lead
Technology law expert with focus on fintech and digital innovation, advising major financial institutions on regulatory compliance and technology implementation.
Sarah Jones
Head of Dispute Resolution
Recognised litigator with extensive experience in cross-border commercial disputes and regulatory investigations, particularly in the financial services sector.
David Smith
Corporate Finance Partner
Specialises in M&A and private equity transactions, with particular focus on the healthcare and life sciences sectors across Europe and Asia.
Questions
What areas of law does Addleshaw Goddard specialise in?
We cover 50+ practice areas including corporate law, dispute resolution, real estate, financial services, intellectual property, and employment law.
In which countries does the firm operate?
We have 21 offices across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, serving clients in 100+ countries.
What sectors does the firm support?
We work with clients in advanced manufacturing, financial services, real estate, sport, technology, transport, and healthcare sectors.
How experienced is the legal team?
Our 1,500+ legal professionals include 440+ partners with expertise across all major commercial law disciplines.
What awards has the firm received?
Recognised as 'Law Firm of the Year 2024' and top 10 for European legal innovation for six consecutive years.
What responsible business initiatives exist?
We are a United Nations Global Compact signatory with over 40 community initiatives focused on education and youth development.
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Reviews (2)
Andy Gill
Mar 15, 2020
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Spent nearly 6 months here working in AG's offices on a project. Great offices and made to feel very welcome by the staff there. Thanks for having us!
Neil Carter
Jan 08, 2019
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I was engaged to do some work in the building. Not much one can leave as a review, but impressive building for a top tier law firm
