the difference is imagination
problems. possibilities. the difference is imagination
complexity. clarity. the difference is imagination
obstacles. opportunities. the difference is imagination
The difference is imagination
Imaginative solutions to pivotal business problems
Good business depends on good advice. Which, ultimately, comes down to four words. Yes. No. Stop. Go. Many of the world's most recognised and respected businesses – including 43 FTSE100 clients in the last two years – come to Addleshaw Goddard to deliver just that kind of simple answer. They rely on our lawyers around the world to find imaginative solutions to their pivotal business problems, and to get things done.
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We’re delighted to have been awarded Oman Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Middle East Awards 2021.
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Sustainability Resource Hub
Sustainability: Pain to Net Gain
Sustainability is good business. Achieving it can be cost-neutral and even create net gain. That's what 1,000 senior business and finance leaders across the UK & Europe told us when we spoke to them about: the financial risks and gains companies are facing; when to act; and which companies are most at risk. Failing to shape your sustainability strategy now could mean business-critical challenges in the very near future.
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AG by numbers
We've acted for many of the world's most respected companies in the last two years.
The average length of our FTSE 100 client relationships is 22 years. Clients return to us, time and again.
Experts in over 50 specialisms of business law.
Over 45 awards and accolades for the practice and business of law in the past three years.
Over 1200 lawyers around the world, including over 250 partners.
We've helped clients in 94 countries in the last few years, via 13 offices around the world.
First established in 1775, the firm has adapted in line with over 240 years of client needs.
The Financial Times ranked us a top 10 law firm in Europe for innovation.
Over 2,500 companies have relied on our specialist tech, consultancy & innovation teams.
We are active in 45 different CSR initiatives focused on 'Unlocking Young Potential'.
Named a Top 50 Employer for Women, 12 times in 14 years, by The Times.
Imagine if... change was in the air
Generating power from renewable sources to fuel and also feed new income into a local community is a story of success. We were delighted to assist Berwickshire Housing Association and Community Energy Scotland to make it happen.
Imagine zero-carbon, hydrogen-powered homes. A world-first!
Our Energy & Utilities team advised Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) on a pioneering project that will let customers heat their homes and cook their food using 100% green hydrogen power for the first time.
Imagine if old rivalries became new opportunities
It’s a tough world for automotive brands. There are traditional challenges such as financial pressures and regulatory scrutiny. And now a whole new wave of threats – from automation to electric vehicles. We've played a pivotal role in enabling two of the world's largest players – Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company – to gear up for the future, together.
Imagine if you had 10,000 properties in the palm of your hands
They say selling a property is the single most stressful thing most of us will ever do. But what happens when you’ve got around 10,000 properties as part of a £13.8bn business on your hands? When National Grid wanted to sell its interest in the gas distribution network, we had to ready its assets: the sites it owned. But preparing a portfolio of that scale was no mean feat for all concerned.