Addleshaw Goddard reports strong global annual results and continues investing in strategic growth

International law firm Addleshaw Goddard has recorded a record financial performance for the 12 months ending April 30, 2025, marking the eighth consecutive year of growth in revenue and profits. Total revenue increased by 11%, from £495.6 million to £550.9 million. The total number of partners grew by 9% to 444 (including 59 new partner hires and promotions), while the global headcount increased by 6% to 2,952 professionals.

Andrew Johnston, Managing Partner at Addleshaw Goddard, commented: “It has been another strong year for Addleshaw Goddard, and we are pleased with both our financial results and the progress made in evolving the firm’s growth strategy. We have performed well in our key markets, driven by the opening of our Madrid office in May 2024 and our first full year of operations in Riyadh. From market-leading acquisitions to complex financings and restructurings, clients have trusted us with the most important matters for their businesses. Our annual growth in revenue and profits, together with our strong liquidity position, has allowed us to continue investing significantly in our people, offices, and innovation, while enhancing the services we offer our clients.

Since the launch of our AG2030 strategy in November, we have entered the Central and Eastern European market through the integration of Linklaters’ Warsaw office, opened a new office in Abu Dhabi, and continued investing in the UK and Ireland with new office facilities for our teams. Later this year, we will celebrate our 250th anniversary with the relocation to our new headquarters in Lothbury, in the heart of the City of London.

We enter the new financial year with considerable momentum, focused on gaining market share by working with key clients, geographies, and sectors.”

Roberto Pomares, Managing Partner of the Madrid office, added: “After approximately a year and a half since joining Addleshaw Goddard, the balance remains very positive. Strong global financial results and continued growth in our international reach validate our commitment to a firm that combines strategic vision, legal excellence, and innovation. From Madrid, we will continue contributing to the consolidation of a robust international platform capable of responding with agility and depth to our clients’ challenges, investing in top talent, and promoting the collaborative culture that distinguishes us.”

FY25 Highlights

Our Markets

Entry into Central and Eastern Europe through the integration of Linklaters’ Warsaw office, including nine partners.
Opening of a new Abu Dhabi office, expanding our international network to 21 offices across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Ongoing infrastructure investment, including the expansion of the new Dublin office in January and relocations to larger offices in London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow during the financial year.

Our Clients
Notable transactions advised by the firm include:

Hispasat and the SpaceRISE consortium on the €10.6 billion IRIS2 satellite constellation project.
Nationwide Building Society on the £2.9 billion acquisition of Virgin Money.
Coventry Building Society on the £780 million acquisition of The Co-Operative Bank.
Guardian Media Group on the sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media.
Applied Nutrition on the largest consumer IPO since 2021.
Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées hotel owner on its €175 million refinancing.

Our Culture

17% increase in pro bono hours firmwide, valued at over £5.4 million, and a 31% increase in volunteering hours.
Named one of the “Best Workplaces UK 2025” by the Financial Times.
Ranked 11th in the Social Mobility Foundation’s Employer Index, up from 36th the previous year.
Recognized as one of the “Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality” by The Times and the first major law firm to receive the ‘Fertility Friendly’ accreditation from Fertility Matters at Work.

Our Brand

Named “Law Firm of the Year 2025” in the inaugural edition of the British Business Awards.
First official legal sponsor of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with our “Flourish in the City” campaign in the City of London.

Our Innovation

Integration of Legora into Addleshaw Goddard’s technology suite as part of the strategy to embed advanced generative AI (GenAI) tools into our operations.
Recognized as one of the 20 most innovative law firms globally by FT Innovative Lawyers: 20 Years, a benchmark report on two decades of innovation in the legal sector.
Winner of the “Team of the Year: Legal Transformation” award at the 2025 Lawyer Awards.