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Glovers Solicitors LLP

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The 'incredibly knowledgeable' practitioners at boutique property law firm Glovers Solicitors LLP are regularly instructed by restaurants, pubs, cinema groups, gyms and other leisure operators to handle property law, litigation and licensing mandates. 'Supremely able' practice head Philip Shotter specialises in advising occupiers in the leisure and hospitality arena. Commercial property lawyer Paul Jagger has a ‘wealth of hospitality experience', and also deals with estate management and property acquisitions. Consultant John Barber returned to the team in February 2023.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘This small boutique firm provides a one-stop-shop for operators and new applicants, covering conveyancing, planning and licensing.’

  • ‘Philip Shotter and Paul Jagger are supremely able.’

  • ‘The team are incredibly knowledgeable with prior experience in our sector which brings huge benefits when negotiating and agreeing the final leases for us as a business. They are straightforward to deal with, their communication was clear, and they were transparent every step of the way.’

  • ‘Extremely knowledgeable and well versed in our sector of the industry which is comforting and gives reassurance that we are getting the right service from the right person(s). In particular, Philip Shotter and Paul Jagger have been instrumental in our negotiations to date and are clear, concise and accurate in their communications with us.'

  • ‘The Glover's team are extremely commercial and totally understand the implications to the client and therefore make the process as smooth as possible.’

  • ‘Paul Jagger stands out, he has a wealth of hospitality experience and is able to give such fitting advice on matters which keeps the legal matters moving swiftly.’

  • ‘The team are leaders in their field. No other team does more high-profile restaurant and hospitality work. They are without doubt the go-to firm for hospitality and leisure clients, whether it's a fledgling independent operator or nationwide restaurant chain.’

  • ‘Paul Jagger and Philip Shotter are equally superb and have unparalleled industry-specific knowledge when handling lease transactions. They are personable and more client-friendly than any other solicitors in this field I know. They are all-round nice guys, and this is why clients love them.'

Key clients

  • ASK Italian Restaurants Limited
  • Aqua Restaurant Group
  • Barrio Bars Ltd
  • BDL Restaurants Limited (Bocca di Lupo, Plaquemine Lock)
  • Club Mexicana Limited
  • Deep Blue Restaurants Limited
  • Dishoom Limited
  • Doma Hospitality Group
  • Drop Wine
  • Emerald Hospitality Group
  • Everyman Media Limited
  • Farmer J Limited
  • Fatto A Mano Limited
  • Flat Iron Steak Limited
  • Frontier Pubs Limited
  • Hache Burger Connoisseurs Limited
  • Hop Vietnamese Limited
  • Hybrid Fitness Franchise Limited
  • Lane7 Ltd
  • McMullen and Sons Limited
  • Miscusi UK Limited
  • Nando’s Chickenland Limited
  • Noble Rot Limited
  • Neds Noodle Box (Holdings) Limited
  • Oaxaca Restaurants Limited
  • Perilla Dining Limited
  • Pizza Express Restaurants Limited
  • Prezzo Trading Limited
  • State of Play Hospitality Group
  • Superbowl UK Group
  • The Adventure Bar Group
  • The London Cocktail Club Limited
  • The Vurger Co Ltd
  • Townhouse Group Limited
  • Wagamama Limited
  • ZLC London Limited (The Palomar and The Barbary)
  • Zandi Enterprises Limited (Zuaya)
  • Zizzi Restaurants Limited

Work highlights

  • Advising Everyman Media on the acquisition of three cinemas at the International Quarter at Stratford International including the Arc Shopping Centre, Bury St Edmunds and Grand Arcade Cambridge.
  • Advising Lane7 on its new 28,000 square foot flagship site at the Bullring Centre in Birmingham, as well as assisting the company with a further new site in Altrincham.
  • Advising Nando’s Chickenland on the acquisition of ten restaurants at The Odyssey Belfast, Ashford Designer Outlet, Battersea Power Station and London Waterloo Station, amongst others.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Philip Shotter

Other key lawyers

Paul Jagger, John Barber, Charlotte Clack