Shanks becomes Addleshaw Goddard's head of Scotland

Alan Shanks has been named as Addleshaw Goddard's new head of Scotland from today, 1 December.

Currently a partner and head of the firm's Finance & Projects team in Scotland with a focus on transactions in the energy sector, Mr Shanks succeeds David Kirchin, who becomes divisional managing partner for Corporate & Commercial in the new year.

Mr Shanks will combine his new role with his existing work, specialising in financing, acquisition and disposals, and joint ventures for clients in the energy sector, along with other work for corporate clients and financial institutions in the UK and internationally.

With offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen among a global network of 16 locations, Addleshaw Goddard established a presence in Scotland when it merged with HBJ in 2017. Since then it has doubled its turnover, as featured in the October Journal.

Like Mr Kirchin, Mr Shanks is a former HBJ partner. He commented: "I'm excited to be taking up this position and getting the opportunity, along with my colleagues, to drive forward the next stage of Addleshaw Goddard's development in Scotland."

John Joyce, Addleshaw Goddard's managing partner, added: "Alan is such a well-respected partner, within Addleshaw Goddard, the profession and the wider market, and his profile and experience made him the perfect choice to take over the mantle from David Kirchin.

"Under David's direction we have materially grown the scale, scope and profile of Addleshaw Goddard in Scotland over a relatively short period and I have no doubt that Alan will bring energy, ideas and experience to ensure that AG establishes its position at the top of the market."