not only has addleshaw goddard incriminated itself the conclusion is that addleshaw goddard failed to protect its hard earned reputation and it now has no option but acknowledge there have also been abuses of process
Addleshaw Goddard's good name at risk
Addleshaw Goddard’s most precious asset is their good name but unfortunately due to their Leeds based legal team they are gradually starting to lose it, thanks to this site and many others spead around the Internet. This is mainly due to their Leeds based law firm's failed application at trial for the court to order their removal. However more recently, the shortsightedness of the four partners above seem to think that profit is more important than one’s good name has triggered the 85 year old into publishing even more factually based networks publicising Addleshaw Goddard's unlawful shortcomings.
Managing Partner, Andrew Johnston recently stated “Thank you to everyone at AG for the hard work, dedication and expertise that define our firm”. Clearly he wasn’t aware at that juncture just how far down the slippery slope the fall from grace was going to be. It is probably the first time in his law firm’s illustrious history that an 85 year old litigant has absolutely trounced them in court. It was also particularly galling for their client, publically quoted company Daniel Thwaites Plc because its directors and main shareholders the Yerburgh family could never have imagined in their worst nightmares that such an eminent law firm would lose so spectacularly in the said circumstances.
In August 2023 Addleshaw Goddard agreed to represent Daniel Thwaites Plc the claimant against Web4orce Limited the defendant a one man company that was represented by their only employee John Duggan an 85 year old litigant in person, simply because this one man company could not afford the likes of Addleshaw Goddard's extortionate costs.
At the outset the claimant’s main witness Richard Bailey lied a couple of times on oath in his first statement of truth. The defendant’s only witness John Duggan challenged both lies in his first statement of truth and the claimant’s main witness in his second statement of truth admitted he lied once but took great exception to the second allegation.
From that point on things went downhill for the claimant and when it eventually went to trial in November 2024 the claim was dismissed. However that wasn’t the only bad news for the claimant as it later transpired their law firm, Addleshaw Goddard had incriminated themselves in pre-trial events and what’s even worse their lawyers were also in abuse of process on more than one occasion.
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Reviewed : 08 Dec 2025
Interesting work, culture needs working on.
Pros - I was exposed to a huge variety of work and was given a lot of responsibility. I delivered training externally which was great for building confidence
Cons - Competitive cliquey associates who would try to make you look bad whilst partners were around. Face time culture. Salary is below market. Training not provided on the job.
Reviewed : 06 Dec 2025
Addleshaw Goddard very negative experience.
Pros - Nice offices, some lovely colleagues
Cons - Lack of training. Performance Management. Toxic negativity. IT Systems. Mental Health.
Reviewed : 04 Dec 2025
Addleshaw Goddard England Centric
Pros - Many of the team are great lawyers but
Cons - The whole firm seems to be run by the accountants in England and the Scottish part of the partnership seemed to have no authority.
Reviewed : 29 Nov 2025
It could be a lot better.
Pros - The only pro to this job is that you now have the name of one of the biggest firms on your CV
Cons - There is a reason many people quit this job like flies. They treat you like robots and you are monitored soo much but if you like unnecessary stress and fast paced environment then this boring job is for you.
Reviewed : 28 Nov 2025
Worst experience of my career.
Pros - Nice offices and friendly support staff
Cons - Worst experience of my career to date and I consider myself a robust/resilient person. Egotistical partners who lack the ability to forward plan for resources and take it out on their staff. Uninspiring work. Disgruntled staff. Take a course on leadership and people management.
Reviewed : 25 Nov 2025
Addleshaw Goddard nothing special
Pros - Flexible working and good team
Cons - Poor salary and development opportunities.
Reviewed : 19 Nov 2025
Addleshaw Goddard Good Name, bad experience
Pros - Having AG on your CV can open up a lot of doors in the industry
Cons - As a paralegal, your line manager is unqualified and rarely has a detailed enough knowledge of the work you undertake to provide you with relevant guidance. Paralegals are often used as mass admin for projects rather than given opportunities to gain knowledge.
Reviewed : 31 Oct 2025
High stress, little reward or recognition.
Pros - Good name to have on your CV for legal experience, exposure to technical work as you have a fair bit of responsibility from the start
Cons - Extremely high pressure and little training making the job very stressful, unrealistic targets, hierarchical culture, little reward or recognition for your work, very underpaid paralegals with absolutely no guarantee or encouragement of progression.
Reviewed : 26 Oct 2025
If you love power games you will love Addleshaw Goddard
Pros - Some genuinely nice people; great cafes (to keep you in the office for longer)
Cons - Business Services leaders fighting like rats in a sack; D&I in name and rainbow lanyards only; two-speed business of lawyers and lackeys.
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