TLT continues Manchester expansion with appointment of new corporate partner

Award-winning law firm TLT has continued to expand its footprint in Manchester with the appointment of Paul Keohane as a partner in the corporate team.

Joining TLT from Addleshaw Goddard, Paul brings with him over 15 years of experience working with many of the UK’s largest privately owned and listed companies on their most strategically important transactions. He specialises in advising clients on M&A (including cross-border matters) and on UK public company transactions.

Paul is known as one of the leading capital markets lawyers in the North-West and has extensive experience advising on UK public company transactions including takeovers, initial public offerings and equity fundraisings on AIM and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

At TLT, Paul will be based in the firm’s Manchester office and will help the firm embed itself into the regional business market. He will also add strength and depth to TLT’s UK-wide corporate practice, supporting clients across sectors developing their offering and preparing them for challenges ahead.

Paul’s appointment will support the continued growth of TLT’s Manchester team. His appointment follows the arrival of fellow corporate partner, Victoria Zivkovic in May 2024 and Alexander Murdie in the PIC team in September 2024. In August 2024, the firm moved into the new Eden office in Salford, demonstrating the firm’s ambition in the Northwest and advancing its growth.

Commenting on his appointment, Paul said: “TLT’s corporate team has an impressive track record of undertaking outstanding work for its clients, and I’m very excited to join such an impressive team of innovative and focused individuals. I’m looking forward to helping the team continue to deliver first-class results and preparing our clients for what comes next.”

James Chadwick, partner and head of location for Manchester added: “Paul’s appointment is another declaration of our intent to continue growing our presence in Manchester. His experience working with many of the UK’s largest privately owned and listed companies on their most strategically important transactions is well-suited to the needs of our Manchester clients, and his broad corporate expertise will make him a major asset to our national corporate team as well.