International law firm Addleshaw Goddard has announced a new Partner in Scotland as part of its 2026 round of promotions.
Ryan Openshaw, a lawyer in the firm’s Commercial Disputes team who is based in the firm's Aberdeen office at Prime Four Business Park, is part of a 17-strong cohort promoted across Addleshaw Goddard’s offices, up from 15 in 2025.
Ryan has more than a decade of experience practising in Aberdeen, dealing with complex commercial and contractual disputes with a particular focus on energy, shipping and corporate disputes. He has notable experience dealing with cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters.
Alan Shanks, Head of Scotland at Addleshaw Goddard, said: “Ryan’s promotion is a strong endorsement of his contribution and of the depth of disputes expertise we have built in Aberdeen. With more than a decade advising on complex commercial and contractual disputes he is very well placed to support clients operating at the heart of a highly international market.
“Energy remains central to Aberdeen’s economy and the city continues to act as an important nexus between the UK, the Nordics, the Middle East and wider international markets. Aberdeen is a great place from which to advise on cross‑border and multi‑jurisdictional matters, and Ryan’s promotion underlines our long‑term commitment to investing in talent that can help clients navigate both the legacy energy sector and the opportunities that lie ahead.”
Twelve of the new Partners are based in the UK and five across the Dubai, Dublin, Madrid and Warsaw offices, further strengthening AG’s international platform. The newly promoted Partners reflect the firm’s continued investment in its people and its commitment to growth across key markets in line with its ambitious AG2030 growth strategy.
Over the past 12 months, the firm has also made 47 lateral partner hires, including 17 in London and 17 across non UK offices, reflecting the investment in its City, national and international platform. The firm has grown its total headcount by over 10% in the past year to more than 3,200 colleagues.
Andrew Johnston, Managing Partner at Addleshaw Goddard, said: “This talented group of new Partners broadens and deepens the expertise we are able to offer to our clients where they need us most. Our AG2030 strategy is delivering significant momentum across the firm. These promotions reflect our commitment as part of that strategy to developing our most talented lawyers across each of our markets.”