Addleshaw Goddard

Alan Shanks is head of Scotland at legal heavyweight Addleshaw Goddard.

Legal giant firing up ‘ambitious plans’ for Scotland after double-digit growth

The services sector, encompassing areas such as hospitality, recorded the fastest upturn in business activity, according to the latest NatWest UK PMI tracker.

UK SMEs enjoy solid start to 2024 but Scottish picture looking less rosy

Alan Shanks, is head of Scotland at Addleshaw Goddard, which produces the business monitor in partnership with the University of Strathclyde’s Fraser of Allander Institute. Picture by Renzo Mazzolini Photography

‘Sombre’ survey shows Scottish businesses struggling but outlook remains upbeat

Yousaf's SNP government may not be as business friendly as it claims John McLellan

David Anderson, partner and head of corporate at Addleshaw Goddard in Scotland, says it is 'more important than ever' to regularly monitor Scottish business. Picture: contributed.

Strained Scots firms urge Bank of England to resist more interest rate hikes

Short-term candidate availability across Scotland contracted in April, with the latest reduction linked to general labour shortages, Brexit and an increased reluctance among workers to seek new roles due to worries over job security.

Scottish jobs market takes a dive amid 'lingering economic uncertainty'

Mairi Spowage, director of the Fraser of Allander Institute: 'Scottish firms have had to weather a number of storms over the past 25 years, and their resilience is once again being tested.'

Scottish firms tested by 'cost-of-doing-business crisis' as exports falter

The Ferguson Marine shipyard at Port Glasgow. Picture: John Devlin

Top KC brought in to investigate 'rigged' ferry contract

Alan Shanks, head of Scotland at Addleshaw Goddard, says Scottish businesses are 'resilient'. Picture: Renzo Mazzolini Photography

'Cost of doing business crisis' overriding concern for Scottish firms - report

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Business people on the move

Alan Shanks is the new head of Scotland at Addleshaw Goddard. Picture: Renzo Mazzolini

Legal heavyweight with three Scottish offices appoints new head of Scotland

The British Chambers of Commerce said raising the interest rate is a 'very blunt instrument to control inflation'. Picture: Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images.

Bleak midwinter and beyond for businesses in shadow of recession gloom - comment

'The results of the latest survey are no surprise,' says Alan Shanks, partner in the energy and utilities team at Addleshaw Goddard. Picture: Renzo Mazzolini Photography.

Sentiment among Scots firms in negative territory for first time in two years

David Kirchin, head of Scotland at Addleshaw Goddard, says progress north of the Border 'has exceeded all expectations over the past five years'. Picture: Renzo Mazzolini Photography.

Law firm Addleshaw Goddard hails doubling of turnover since key Scots merger

'We are now in the process of revitalising ExecSpace,' says the firm's founder Emma Little. Picture: contributed.

Venue-finding agency ExecSpace cheers business activity regaining pace

David Anderson of Addleshaw Goddard says the firm looks forward 'to seeing what the fifth AG Elevate cohort can achieve'. Picture: contributed.

Law firm Addleshaw Goddard seeking ambitious tech firms for accelerator

Suzanne Moir, partner and specialist in energy and transport at Addleshaw Goddard.

Scottish firms flag inflation risk despite business sentiment remaining positive

John Joyce is Addleshaw Goddard’s managing partner.

Legal firm with three Scottish offices launches operation in Luxembourg

EMS performs microbiological testing services for the food, leisure, agriculture, and pharmaceutical industries (file image). Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

West Lothian-based testing laboratory Express Micro Science changes hands

David McEwing, co-head of energy and utilities at legal firm Addleshaw Goddard. Picture: Renzo Mazzolini

Addleshaw Goddard’s Scottish energy team hails strongest year-end to-date

Morton Fraser's three new partners: Jack Kerr, Chris McLeish and Andrew Walker.

Scottish legal firms Morton Fraser and Stronachs unveil key hires

'We believe there is even more that we can achieve,' says David Kirchin, head of Addleshaw Goddard in Scotland. Picture: Renzo Mazzolini Photography.

Law firm Addleshaw Goddard cheers further income growth in Scotland

Laura Falls, Legal Director at Addleshaw Goddard

CGT rise fears push mergers and acquisitions

Some 95 per cent of respondents said digital connectivity would be the main priority. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Scottish workspaces set for 'reimagining', with connectivity top priority

David Kirchin, head of Scotland at Addleshaw Goddard: 'We can’t ignore the impact the ongoing health pandemic and Brexit has cast over the Scottish business community' Picture: Renzo Mazzolini

Scottish business optimism on the rise despite uncertain future

Changes have to be made to the care system across the UK, says Hart. Picture: Corbis.

Social care may not return to business as normal - comment

David Kirchin is head of the Scotland team at legal firm Addleshaw Goddard. Picture: Renzo Mazzolini Photography

Legal heavyweight Addleshaw Goddard hails Scottish result as revenue rises

Stuart Patrick, chief executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce. Picture: Glasgow Chamber of Commerce

Calls to extend Covid-19 furlough scheme for Scots jobs at greater risk

Steps should be taken to tackle obstacles to accessing emergency funding. Picture: Ian Rutherford.

Scots firms see 'deep and rapid' Covid-19 impact - but bullish over government s...

Nearly 90 per cent of businesses have seen their turnover affected by the crisis, says Roy. Picture: John Devlin.

Navigating the long road to economic recovery - Fraser of Allander Institute com...

How staff react to the virus depends on a firm’s response, says McGlennan.

Staff take the lead from employers on Covid-19 – Tony McGlennan

Malcolm McPherson, senior partner at Addleshaw Goddard in Scotland. Picture: Renzo Mazzolini

Scottish business confidence on the rise but concerns remain - Fraser of Allande...

From left: Shoosmiths Glasgow hires Helen McBride, Jacqueline Alleyne, Collette Gibson and Fiona Cameron. Picture: Contributed

Shoosmiths hires four senior lawyers from rival firms

Tim Cooper is chair of R3 in Scotland and a partner at Addleshaw Goddard. Picture: Renzo Mazzolini Photography

One in three Scots firms at ‘elevated’ risk of insolvency

Despite enormous progress, Scotland's onshore wind technology holds untapped potential, says Cannon. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Scotland is at a turning point for onshore wind - Kevin Cannon

Malcolm McPherson is senior partner at Addleshaw Goddard in Scotland. Picture: Contributed

Fraser of Allander report paints mixed picture for Scottish business

From left: John Joyce and Malcolm McPherson. Picture: Chris Watt Photography.

Scottish bases contribute to record growth at Addleshaw Goddard

Tim Cooper, chair of R3 in Scotland and a partner at Addleshaw Goddard, said the figures 'should provide some sunshine' for the hospitality sector. Picture: Renzo Mazzolini

High insolvency risk steadies in Scotland's 'resilient' hospitality sector

Ann Frances Cooney is employment legal director at Addleshaw Goddard

#MeToo has had an impact on our workplace culture – Ann Frances Cooney

Mike Potter forecasts 'significant' growth for the new division. Picture: John Garon Photography.

Law firm launches and targets robust growth of specialist hub in capital

From left: Anderson Strathern's managing partner Murray McCall, commercial director Adrian Smith and chair Bruce Farquhar. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Anderson Strathern hires first commercial director

Richard Foley is Senior Partner, Pinsent Masons LLP

Richard Foley: Recognition and support for mental wellbeing in the workplace
World Mental Health Day last Wednesday was a momentous day for campaigners and may prove to be a watershed for those who face mental health issues in the workpl...

Chief executive Chris Harte opportunities. Picture: Contributed

Law firm Morton Fraser seals twin deals

The Grade A listed Buchan House on St Andrew Square.

Commercial property: Scottish hotel sector boom shows no signs of flagging

John Joyce and Malcolm McPherson both praise the firm's progress in Scotland. Picture: Chris Watt.

Law firm Addleshaw Goddard hails record revenues

Allan Barr: we have a hugely talented team. Picture: Chris Watt

Big Partnership reports best ever year of trading

David Anderson is a partner with Addleshaw Goddard

David Anderson: Fintech sector set to be a Scottish success story

From left: Kristin Lamb, Graeme McLaughlin, Emma Little and Pamela McCaw of ExecSpace. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Venue-finding service ExecSpace boosted by client wins

270 jobs are saved as Happit chain is sold

Legal giant spreads its wings with new team in Aberdeen

Now Wahab Riaz is quizzed over fixing claims

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