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Gordons LLP

Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above

UK Guide 2026 : Yorkshire

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Gordons LLP

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Offering a partner-led service, we roll our sleeves up and make things happen by providing strong and practical commercial advice.

The team advises on all types of business transactions, strategic planning, structuring, IPOs and share issues, private equity and other investments, shareholder arrangements, joint ventures, partnerships/LLPs and tax.

If you are an early-stage company or looking to make an early-stage investment, our emerging companies team can assist you in all aspects of seed, Series A or follow-on investments.

Gordons also provide assistance with company secretarial services. These include helping you maintain records and registers and meet all filing deadlines.

Clients (2)

  • JCT600
  • JMG Insurance

Industries (6)

  • Hospitality
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Technology
  • Motortrade
  • Manufacturing

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above - Yorkshire

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Gordons possesses a distinguished corporate practice with an excellent track record in handling lower mid-market transactional matters in Yorkshire. The firm acts for a number of major regional businesses, demonstrating particular expertise in advising clients in the retail and automotive sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gordons LLP advised a motor trade client, DM Keith, on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Colin Appleyard.

Strengths

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  • At Gordons, they have multiple experienced partners with a clear delineation of expertise.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

  • They have strong technical knowledge across a number of sectors and take time to understand the clients' objectives.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

  • They are commercially focused offering practical solutions on issues and negotiation options and have a very timely delivery of services.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • James Fawcett
    James Fawcett

    James Fawcett

    James Fawcett is an established practitioner who handles corporate and commercial transactions on behalf of retail, motoring and technology sector clients.

    • James is highly competent, personable, commercial and practical.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

    • James' client relationships and trusted adviser status are exceptional.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
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  • Duncan Firman
    Duncan Firman

    Duncan Firman

    Duncan Firman is a popular choice for regional business owners and SMEs owing to his in-depth expertise in M&A transactions, corporate governance issues and private equity work.

    • Duncan is exceptional.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

    • Duncan Firman is a switched on, commercial lawyer, who will always find a solution to a challenge

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

    • He is super proactive and demonstrates good technical knowledge and experience.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
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  • Jonathan Asquez
    Jonathan Asquez

    Jonathan Asquez

    Jonathan Asquez is often sought out for representation by public and private companies for his strong capabilities in a broad range of corporate and M&A matters.

    • He's a good mid-market corporate lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
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