Gordons LLP acts for a broad range of retail clients, with notable names including B&M, Iceland Foods and Wren Kitchens on transactional mandates and property management issues. Joanna Fearnley leads the team and has extensive experience in advising on the portfolio acquisitions of insolvent retailers, while also handling complex lease negotiations. Nick Chamberlain handles acquisitions and disposals for corporate clients, Michael Finnett primarily advises regional housebuilders and developers on residential developments, and Sarah Ratcliffe maintains her strong focus on the logistics sector.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Strong team with good skills across the main core areas, their strength is in retail acquisitions for larger multiple retailers so good knowledge of current issues and resolutions.’
‘Good knowledge of retail issues across the market.’
Key clients
- Molson Coors
- Northern Trust Properties
Work highlights
- Advised B&M Retail Limited on a new lease of a 450,000 square foot distribution facility in Runcorn. The deal involved site acquisition, planning, and construction.
- Advise MKM Building Supplies Limited on their UK builders merchants acquisitions.