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We understand the retail sector better than other lawyers. This is because we’ve lived it for many years.

For retailers, the customer is key. We take the same approach with our clients. We’re confident that you won’t find the same depth of sector expertise within any other law firm.

We take time to understand how you operate and what is important to you, so that we can respond efficiently and at pace.

The firm is ‘easily one of the best for clients in the retail space’ The Legal 500 UK – The Clients’ Guide to the Best Law Firms.

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Our retail clients include:

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Tarsem Dhaliwal

Executive Director, Iceland

"Their retail knowledge and experience is impressive."

Simon Arora

CEO, B&M

“Gordons understands what’s important to retailers and what’s not.”

John Roberts

Founder & CEO, ao.com

"We like dealing with Gordons; they share our values."

Nick Wheeler

Founder, Charles Tyrwhitt

“We’re the home of proper shirts. Gordons is a proper law firm. It’s the perfect fit.”

Mark Pullan

Managing Director, Wren Kitchens

“Gordons understand our sector and our business. They are reliable and easy to deal with. We trust them.”

Alex Fisher

CEO, Oak Furniture Land

“Gordons’ experience and understanding of the retail sector is vital.”

Paul Mason

Executive Chairman, Dr Martens

“Gordons are proactive and they get things done.”

Brian Brick

CEO, Moss Bros

“Gordons has a very strong understanding of the retail sector and have invested the time to understand our business and its DNA. They share our values and that’s why we do business with them.”

Jonathan Wiseman

General Counsel & CPO, Ocado Retail

"We regard Gordons as one of the leading retail and grocery law firms in the UK."

William Whitaker

Managing Director, Whitakers Chocolates

"Appointing Gordons as our lawyers was one of my best decisions. We’ve worked with a number of their specialists and have been given great support and a commitment to providing us with solutions. We now see them as a natural extension to our team."

Our People

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Paul Ayre

Direct Line:

0113 227 0350

Mobile:

07715 608 750

Email:

paul.ayre@gordonsllp.com

Andy Brian

Direct Line:

0113 227 0354

Mobile:

07827 350 393

Email:

andy.brian@gordonsllp.com

Joanne Fearnley

Direct Line:

0113 227 2100

Mobile:

07799 254 028

Email:

joanne.fearnley@gordonsllp.com

Mark Jones

Direct Line:

0113 227 0297

Mobile:

07894 349 284

Email:

mark.jones@gordonsllp.com

Sarah Ratcliffe

Direct Line:

0113 227 0293

Mobile:

07824 141 372

Email:

sarah.ratcliffe@gordonsllp.com

Stephen McVey

Direct Line:

0113 227 0245

Mobile:

07867 393 121

Email:

stephen.mcvey@gordonsllp.com

Richard Cressall

Direct Line:

0113 227 0237

Mobile:

07825 197 573

Email:

richard.cressall@gordonsllp.com

Mary Walker

Direct Line:

0113 227 0306

Mobile:

07876 883 464

Email:

mary.walker@gordonsllp.com

Ryan Gracey

Direct Line:

0113 227 0263

Mobile:

07780 481 235

Email:

ryan.gracey@gordonsllp.com

Podcast: The Retail Detail

UK retail is rapidly evolving. Join retail experts, Andy Brian & Mark Jones, along with industry insiders, as they discuss the latest retail news and hot topics. Each episode contains insight for retail and food & drink sector decision-makers, suppliers and advisers.

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