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Law firm Gordons promotes four to junior equity partner

01/07/2010

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has promoted four of its partners to junior equity partner in recognition of the important roles they have played in the firm’s ongoing growth and development.

Gordons advises on latest Brulines deal

09/06/2010

Yorkshire law firm Gordons has advised Brulines, the group which sells and rents fluid monitoring machinery primarily to the pub industry, on its acquisition of Retail & Forecourt Solutions.

Selby-based Woodheads Seeds acquired by AIM-listed Wynnstay

28/05/2010

Yorkshire seed processing and supply business Woodheads Seeds has been acquired by AIM-listed agricultural and retail group Wynnstay Group plc in a deal worth over £3m dependent upon trading performance up to April 30, 2012.

Law firm Gordons raises over £21,000 for Little Heroes

28/05/2010

Yorkshire law firm Gordons has raised more than £21,000 for Little Heroes, a regional charity for children with life-threatening cancer-related illnesses which it has supported for the past year.

Gordons advises on Card Factory acquisition

29/04/2010

The corporate and property teams at Yorkshire law firm Gordons recently advised on the management buyout of Wakefield-based greetings card business Card Factory, backed by funds advised by Charterhouse Capital Partners LLP.

Gordons advises Bradford-based Narang Group on Cumbrian distribution centre purchase

20/04/2010

Yorkshire law firm Gordons has advised Bradford-based wholesaler Narang Group on the purchase of a new distribution warehouse in Cockermouth, Cumbria, for its Beer Express business which specialises in the supply of wines, spirits and beers to restaurants throughout the UK.

Yorkshire Law firm advises York-based Pavers on acquisition

31/03/2010

A team of specialist lawyers from retail@gordons has advised York-based Pavers, one of the UK’s leading footwear retail specialists, on its acquisition of shoe-shop.com as part of its growth plan to become a global multi-channel shoe retailer.

Yorkshire law firm Gordons helps JCT600 expand with three Audi dealerships

31/03/2010

A team of specialist lawyers from retail@gordons has advised Yorkshire-based car retailer JCT600 on the expansion of its operations with the acquisition of three Audi dealerships for an undisclosed sum.

Fire walk by law firm Gordons raises over £3000 for Little Heroes

30/03/2010

Twenty six intrepid employees of Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons braved red hot coals and undertook a firewalk to raise over £3,000 for Little Heroes, a Yorkshire charity for children with life-threatening cancer-related illnesses.

Gordons research reveals Yorkshire businesses unsure of alternatives to redundancy

29/03/2010

Over half of Yorkshire businesses will immediately resort to freezing pay as an alternative strategy to making redundancies, according to research carried out by the employment department of Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons.

Gordons advises on £1.65m sale of Helesi's Uk wheelie bin manufacturing business

15/03/2010

Law firm Gordons has advised AIM-listed Helesi plc, a Greece and UK-based refuse and recycling wheelie bin manufacturing business, on the £1.65m sale of its UK operations to the Leeds environmental products group Straight plc.

Gordons LLP appointed by SRA on Consumer Credit Litigation Solicitors intervention

10/03/2010

Yorkshire law firm Gordons LLP have been appointed by the SRA on the intervention of Manchester solicitors Consumer Credit Litigation Solicitors.

Law firm Gordons advises Age Concern on Bradford expansion

01/03/2010

Yorkshire law firm Gordons has advised the charity Age Concern on the expansion of its operations in the Bradford area.

Gordons advises on transaction to help safeguard 230 jobs at Mailway

19/02/2010

Yorkshire law firm Gordons has acted on behalf of two of the directors of Mailway Packaging Solutions to safeguard the future of the Bradford-based business and its 230 full-time employees.

Law firm Gordons advises commercial property investor Gaunts on acquisition of Toller Court Offices, Skipton

22/01/2010

Yorkshire law firm Gordons has advised Leeds-based property company Gaunts on its purchase of Toller Court in Skipton, a new development comprising five office units.

Law firm expands corporate offer with partner appointment

06/01/2010

Yorkshire law firm Gordons has expanded its corporate department with the appointment of Andrew Morris, formerly partner at international law firm DLA Piper’s Leeds and Sheffield offices.

Law firm Gordons launches fixed fee residential possession service for landlords

23/12/2009

Landlords faced with the prospect of losing money on their investments due to problem tenants that either cannot or will not pay rent can now benefit from a fixed fee residential possession service launched by Yorkshire law firm Gordons.

Yorkshire law firm Gordons advises on Home Bargains lease at 5Rise Bingley

17/11/2009

Yorkshire law firm Gordons has negotiated a lease with popular discount retailer Home Bargains on behalf of property development company 4Urban at its recently completed 5Rise Shopping Centre in Bingley.

Law firm Gordons partners with business development network and city council to boost Bradford's economy

05/11/2009

Yorkshire law firm Gordons is working in partnership with the Asian Business Development Network (ABDN) and Bradford Council to help generate economic growth opportunities for the city and its surrounding areas.

Law firm Gordons strengthens firm with four newly qualified solicitors

22/10/2009

Yorkshire law firm Gordons has announced that four of its second year trainees from its Leeds office have successfully qualified as solicitors.

Gordons advises BBC on legal risks to property investors

19/10/2009

Some buyers of city centre apartments who exchanged contracts at the top of the property boom two years ago are refusing to complete on their purchases. In a number of cases, buyers are even prepared to forfeit their deposit when they find the market value of the property has fallen dramatically due to the economic downturn.

Yorkshire law firm Gordons continues to move forward despite recession

15/10/2009

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has announced a 2.1 per cent improvement in turnover to £21.7m for the last financial year making it the seventh successive year that the firm has recorded a year-on-year increase in revenue.

Law firm Gordons appoints six new trainees

07/10/2009

Yorkshire law firm Gordons has appointed six new trainee solicitors, strengthening its two offices in Leeds and Bradford and supporting its continued growth plans.

New solicitor expands Gordons contentious probate team

15/09/2009

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has further expanded its contentious wills, trust and probate department with the appointment of solicitor, Amy Croxford.

Gordons advises the Royal Bank of Scotland on Fleet Support Operations MBO

09/09/2009

Yorkshire law firm Gordons has advised The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) on its provision of funding for the Management Buy-Out (MBO) of Fleet Support Operations (FSO), a commercial vehicle assistance company based in Barnsley.

Gordons handles Mailway's acquisition of market leading flow wrapping business

27/08/2009

Yorkshire law firm Gordons has advised the UK’s leading contract packer on its acquisition of Perpack, a Wakefield company that boasts market leading flow-wrapping services.

Law firm Gordons advises on first letting at Bradford business park that will create 25 jobs

19/08/2009

The largest supplier of car and light commercial vehicle parts to UK independent garages has become the first tenant at Bradford’s Wellington Business Park in a move that will create 25 jobs.

Law firm Gordons advises Bradford-based Indian restaurant chain Akbars on latest Birmingham venture

11/08/2009

One of Yorkshire’s highest profile Indian restaurant chains sought commercial property and licensing advice from Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons to enable it to open its ninth restaurant.

Gordons advises JCT600 on Audi acquisitions

03/08/2009

Advice provided by retail@gordons from Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has enabled Yorkshire-based car retailer JCT600 to expand its operations in the north of England.

Law firm Gordons advises on multi-million pound purchase of new Bradford depot for British Wool Marketing Board

29/07/2009

Yorkshire law firm Gordons has advised the British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB) on the multi-million pound purchase of a 114,000 sq ft building on Canal Road in Bradford that will become its new area distribution depot.

Balanga brings the authentic taste of Poland to Bradford City Centre

08/07/2009

A Bradford city centre pub which closed its doors a few years ago has been given a new lease of life, re-opening as a Polish bar, restaurant and music venue called Balanga.

Gordons advise on new environmentally friendly business park in Ripponden, near Halifax

22/06/2009

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has advised on the creation of a new environmentally friendly business park in Ripponden, near Halifax and sale of its first unit.

Gordons advises on sale of debt litigation law firm Drydens

16/06/2009

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons advised specialist debt litigation law firm Drydens on its sale to lawyer and insolvency practitioner Philip Holden for an undisclosed sum.

Gordons renews exclusive contract with Molson Coors Brewing Company (UK) for next three years

03/06/2009

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has renewed its exclusive contract with Molson Coors Brewing Company (UK) for both secured and non-secured legal work for the next three years.

Gordons advises Bradford-based Mailway on Scottish acquisition

01/06/2009

Yorkshire law firm Gordons has advised Bradford contract packaging company Mailway on the acquisition of the contract packaging division of Benchmark Promotional Support Services in Glasgow.

Gordons retail news - Morrisons completes purchase of new eco-friendly distribution centre

28/05/2009

Morrisons have this month completed their £80m purchase of a one million square foot eco-friendly distribution centre in Kent.

Gordons retail news - Yeomans defies recession with expansion

28/05/2009

Yeomans Outdoor Leisure. How have they defied the recession with their expansion? Read more here.

Gordons advises local developer on two Bradford business parks

18/05/2009

Yorkshire law firm Gordons has successfully advised property developer Marrtree on two business parks in Bradford, one of which is now fully let and another which has just been completed and has eight units available.

Law firm Gordons appoints new finance directior

06/05/2009

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has appointed Alan Davies as director of finance and administration following the retirement of David Gale who was with the firm for eight years.

Yorkshire private nursing & care homes business restructures and refinances for growth

20/04/2009

One of Yorkshire’s leading private nursing and care homes businesses is now in a position to enjoy further growth thanks to a restructuring and refinancing deal carried out by Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons and Barclays Commercial.

Gordons advises on landmark redevelopment scheme in Bingley

06/04/2009

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has advised investment and development company 4Urban Limited on its multi million pound redevelopment of the Myrtle Walk Shopping Centre, Bingley.

Gordons appoints new solicitor to help build business recovery and restructuring department

06/04/2009

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has strengthened its business recovery and restructuring practice with the appointment of solicitor Claire Evans.

Gordons advises on £2m commercial property deal in the Aire Valley

23/03/2009

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has advised Turner Commercial Developments on the purchase, development and sale of 10 business units in the Aire Valley, in a deal valued at over £2m.

Law firm Gordons and Leeds College of Music bring world famous jazz musicians to town for sell out concert

16/03/2009

Leeds and Bradford-based law firm Gordons formed a partnership with Leeds College of Music that helped enable a globally renowned jazz guitarist and violinist provide the college’s students with a masterclass and play a sell-out concert in Leeds.

Bradford Lawyer becomes president of city's Law Society

02/03/2009

A commercial property lawyer at Bradford law firm Gordons has been appointed president of the Bradford Law Society

Yorkshire law Firm Gordons advises Morrisons on £223m deal for Co-op and Somerfield stores

05/01/2009

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has acted for supermarket giant Morrisons on the company’s £223 million acquisition of 500,000 sq ft of extra selling space through the purchase of 38 Co-op and Somerfield stores located throughout the UK.

Gordons advises on fourth acquisition in two years for AIM-listed Brulines

18/12/2008

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has advised AIM-listed Brulines, the market leader of real time monitoring systems and data management service provider for the UK Leisure sector on the conditional placing of nearly 4 million shares.

Gordons advises on major retail deal

08/12/2008

Gordons has reinforced its reputation as a leading adviser in the retail sector by advising the UK’s fastest growing greetings card retailer, Card Factory, on its latest acquisition.

Law firm Gordons strengthens its contentious wills, trust and probate team

05/12/2008

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has strengthened its contentious wills, trust and probate team with the appointment of assistant solicitor Louisa Knox.

More haste less speed will ease redundancy issues

11/11/2008

Whilst the current economic climate is creating opportunities for many companies - repair businesses, discount retailers and online spare parts suppliers are all benefiting from thrifty consumers – it is also raising the spectre of redundancy at others.

Law firm Gordons strengthens commercial property and corporate teams with two new solicitors

31/10/2008

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has announced the appointment of two new solicitors, Katie Simmonds and Michael Cantwell

Law firm Gordons continues growth with eight new trainee appointments

31/10/2008

Yorkshire law firm Gordons has announced the appointment of eight new trainee solicitors to strengthen its two offices in Leeds and Bradford and add to its ambitious growth plans.

Law firm Gordons advises on third acquisition in two years for AIM listed Brulines

27/10/2008

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has advised real time monitoring systems and data management service provider Brulines on the acquisition of Edensure Ltd – a specialist provider of advanced wet stock management systems for the UK petrol retail industry. The acquisition has been completed for a total of £220,000, to be paid in cash.

Yorkshire law firm Gordons advises Morrisons on multi-million pound purchase of 920,000 sq ft distribution centre in Kent

20/10/2008

In one of the biggest property deals of the year Yorkshire law firm Gordons has acted for Bradford-based supermarket giant Morrisons on the company’s multi-million pound purchase of a 920,000 sq ft eco-friendly distribution centre at G Park in Sittingbourne, Kent.

Communication is key, as Yorkshire's finest stand up against the credit crunch

17/10/2008

A networking event in defiance of the credit crunch was held last night at Salts Mill, Saltaire. The Salts Super 100s was hosted by Saltaire-based bespoke tailors, Salts, as a thank you to its clients and as a positive stance against the current economic climate.

Law firm Gordons appoints two new partners following another record year

08/10/2008

Leeds and Bradford law Gordons has appointed two new partners following a successful 12 months for the business which saw it post a record turnover and enter the UK Top 100 law firms league table for the first time.

Law firm Gordons advises on acquisition which creates largest UK owned visiting tailor business.

03/10/2008

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has successfully advised Saltaire-based bespoke tailors, Salts, on the acquisition of Norton & Townsend Bespoke Tailors. The deal sees Salts become the largest British-owned visiting tailor business in the UK and the only nationwide operator with sales over £1m in the next 12 months.

Yorkshire law firm Gordons enters UK top 100 for first time

16/09/2008

Yorkshire law firm Gordons has become one of the UK’s top 100 legal practices for the first time, according to the 2008 annual survey carried out by leading industry publication The Lawyer.

Yorkshire law firm advises global market leader in multi million pound MBO

03/09/2008

A team from the Leeds office of law firm Gordons has advised the management of Warwick International, a global market leader in the manufacture of speciality chemicals, in a £129m buyout led by London based Close Brothers Private Equity.

Law firm Gordons expands its banking and finance team with new appointment

27/08/2008

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has expanded its banking and finance department with the appointment of Adam Gatti.

Senior appointment sees Gordons launch business recovery practice

19/08/2008

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has added to the strength and depth of its service offering with the appointment of Wayne Parker, formerly restructuring partner with Pinsent Masons.

Law firm Gordons expands commercial property offer with planning partner appointment

19/08/2008

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has expanded its commercial property department with the appointment of Steve Hawkins, formerly equity partner at Rollits Solicitors in Hull.

Gordons personal law department continues to grow

19/08/2008

The personal law department of Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons is now one of the biggest in Leeds, following its latest new appointment.

Law firm Gordons launches road traffic department

19/08/2008

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has enhanced its corporate offering with the launch of a new department dedicated to providing legal services to business people accused of committing road traffic offences.

Law firm Gordons advises Pollard Beaumont on sale to Universal Components

28/07/2008

Law firm Gordons has advised commercial vehicle parts distributor, Pollard Beaumont Ltd, on the sale of its business to Sheffield-based automotive parts manufacturer, Universal Components UK Ltd.

Law firm Gordons appoints two new heads of department

09/07/2008

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has announced that partners Barbara Rollin and Matthew Howarth will become the new heads of department for commercial property and commercial litigation respectively.

Gordons soccer tournament scores £2,250 for Ear Trust appeal

08/07/2008

A team effort from Bradford law firm Gordons has raised £2,250 for the ‘Listening for Life Centre’ charity appeal after staff at the law firm organised and competed in a charity five-a-side football tournament against 16 other teams from across Yorkshire.

Law firm expands commercial property offer with planning partner appointment

18/06/2008

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has expanded its commercial property department with the appointment of Steve Hawkins, formerly equity partner at Rollits Solicitors in Hull.

Marathon effort by law firm partner supports Ear Trust Appeal

30/05/2008

A fleet of foot fundraiser from Bradford law firm Gordons raised over £2,300 at this year’s London Marathon for the ‘Listening for Life Centre’ charity appeal.

Law firm advises on sale of landmark Barnsley hotel

01/05/2008

Barnsley’s award-winning four star Brooklands Hotel – the home of the Barnsley Chop - has been sold for an undisclosed sum to New Barnsley Hotels. The sale was handled on behalf of the shareholders of Brooklands Hotel by corporate partner Peter Barton of Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons.

Law firm Gordons' construction department expands with new appointment

20/04/2008

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has strengthened its construction department with the appointment of solicitor Michael Oakes.

Law firm strengthens commercial property team

30/03/2008

Bradford law firm Gordons has further strengthened its commercial property team with the appointment of two new solicitors.

Yorkshire packaging companies face unlimited fines from Environment Agency, warns law firm Gordons.

04/03/2008

Yorkshire packaging businesses face potential fines running into millions of pounds due to an Environment Agency crackdown on breaches of packaging regulations, according to Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons.

Bradford lawyer becomes Vice President of City's Law Society

28/02/2008

A commercial property lawyer at Bradford law firm Gordons has been appointed vice president of the Bradford Law Society.

Gordons launches new service with partner appointment

25/02/2008

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has launched a contentious wills and probate service following the appointment of Martin Holdsworth, formerly equity partner at Leeds firm Godloves Solicitors.

Gordons advises on sale of Leeds property consultancy to Atisreal

22/02/2008

A Leeds-based property consultancy was advised by Yorkshire law firm Gordons on its sale to Atisreal, one of Europe’s leading real estate property companies.

Law firm Gordons advises Brulines on £3.8m acqusition of Tadcaster-based closest rival

21/01/2008

Stockton-based Brulines - the leading provider of draught alcoholic drinks volume, quality and profit protection systems for the UK licensed on-trade - has acquired its closest rival for £3.8m.

Bradford the place to be doing business according to Gordons' growing property team.

16/01/2008

Bradford can look forward to a prosperous and commercially active 2008 according to the commercial property team at law firm Gordons. The last 12 months have seen substantial growth in the number of property transactions undertaken by the team and they see no sign of this slowing down.

Law firm Gordons launches corporate banking practice with senior hire.

04/01/2008

Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons has launched a corporate banking department following the recruitment of Paddy Sturman, previously senior associate in the banking group at Addleshaw Goddard.

Gordons advises Gregory Projects on £13m retail park deal

20/12/2007

Forward funding for a £13m expansion of a retail park development in Harrogate has been completed by the commercial property team at Leeds and Bradford law firm Gordons on behalf of Yorkshire property developer Gregory Projects.

Law firm Gordons continues to expand with largest ever influx of eleven new solicitors

20/12/2007

Leeds and Bradford-based law firm Gordons has announced the appointment of 11 new solicitors as it continues to implement its ambitious growth plans.

Gordons handles Domino’s Pizza rugby stars deal

04/10/2007

Law firm Gordons recently acted for Domino's Pizza Group in entering into commercial agreements with prominent international rugby stars.

Surfachem uses right formula for multi-million pound sale

02/10/2007

Leeds-based Surfachem Group – the UK’s leading distributor of surfactants – has been sold in a multi-million pound deal to the holding company of Banner Chemicals Group, a major chemical distributor and supplier located in Runcorn, Cheshire.

Gordons advises on sale of online electronics retailer YooNoo

20/09/2007

Leeds and Bradford-based law firm Gordons has successfully advised online electronics retailer YooNoo on its acquisition by eXpansys plc, a leading retailer of smartphones and handheld devices with wireless connectivity. The price paid by eXpansys may reach £1.2m depending on the performance of YooNoo in the 12 months following completion.

Keighley textile company’s decision to buy Aladdin is genius, says law firm Gordons

23/08/2007

Bradford law firm Gordons has successfully advised Keighley-based textiles manufacturer Hattersley Narrow Fabrics on its acquisition of the business of Aladdin Sales & Marketing, a manufacturer and distributor of kerosene lamps and heaters based in South Wales, from American owners.

Law firm Gordons appoints six new partners following another record year

31/07/2007

Leeds and Bradford-based Gordons has appointed six new partners following a successful 12 months for the business which saw it post a record turnover figure and acquire another law firm.

Law firm Gordons acquires Bradford-based David Yablon Solicitors

24/05/2007

Leeds and Bradford-based law firm Gordons LLP has announced that it has acquired Bradford practice David Yablon Solicitors. The deal immediately increases Gordons’ fee income by over £2m to almost £21m and sees David Yablon’s entire complement of five partners, 37 fee earners and 21 support staff join the firm.

Law firm Gordons advises Bradford Cylinders on sale of premises

01/05/2007

Bradford and Leeds-based law firm Gordons has successfully advised hydraulic cylinder manufacturer Bradford Cylinders on the sale of its Allerton Road site to property developers McDermott Developments.

Law firm Gordons launches employer protection scheme for Yorkshire businesses

02/03/2007

Leeds and Bradford-based law firm Gordons LLP is offering Yorkshire companies the chance to protect themselves from increasingly complex and costly employment legislation by signing up for a new service that provides comprehensive cover from claims.

Gordons completes Bank of Ireland property deals worth over £60m

20/02/2007

The property finance team at Leeds and Bradford-based law firm Gordons has completed four separate high profile deals for the Bank of Ireland totalling in excess of £60m.

Law firm Gordons Construction department announces ten new clients

06/02/2007

Following an unprecedented period of business development success, the construction law department at Leeds and Bradford-based solicitors Gordons has secured ten new clients.

Law firm Gordons’ Residential Conveyancing department doubles both team and turnover

25/01/2007

Over the past 12 months, the residential conveyancing team at Leeds and Bradford-based law firm Gordons has doubled in size and has recorded a 100% increase in its fee income.