Firm PROFILE
Gordons LLP
UK 2026
Rankings
Leading firm in UK 2026
Ranked Departments
Ranked Departments
Ranked Individuals
Ranked Individuals
Top figures
45
Lawyers
23.8M
Annual Revenue
27
Partners
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Contributions and articles
12 Articles, Press releases, highlights
Overview
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Gordons LLP is an ambitious leading law firm with a client base that extends far beyond its Yorkshire roots. Success comes from great client relationships and we’re proud to advise some of the country’s best (and fastest growing) businesses. We are straightforward and personable,
Gordons were the first law firm in the UK to launch an apprenticeship programme, in order to provide an alternative route into law for bright and hard-working young people who want a career in the legal sector.
Industry sectors (9)
- Retail
- Food & Drink
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Motor Trade
- Digital, Technology & AI
- Sport, Media & Marketing
- Residential Development & Strategic Land
- Energy
Capabilities (15)
- GSCOP
- SRA Interventions
- Corporate
- Real Estate
- Real Estate Litigation
- Litigation
- Regulatory
- Construction
- Employment
- Commercial contracts
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Residential conveyancing
- Private Client
- Banking & Finance
- Business Recovery & Restructuring
Clients (15)
- AO
- Iceland
- B&M
- MKM Building Supplies
- Wren Kitchens
- Ocado Retail
- JCT600
- Zoopla
- Decathlon
- Warburtons
- Cloud Nine
- Oak Furnitureland
- Molson Coors
- Pavers
- MOSS Bros Group
Key people
Provided by Gordons LLP
Victoria Davey
Managing Partner
Paul Ayre
Senior Partner
James Fawcett
Partner & Head of Corporate
Andy Brian
Commercial Partner & Head of Retail
Mark Jones
Litigation Partner & Head of Food & Drink
Joanne Fearnley
Real Estate Partner
Mary Walker
Employment Partner
Duncan Firman
Corporate Partner
Amy Pierechod
Corporate Partner
Simon Tingle
Partner & Head of Regulatory
Work & experience
Provided by Gordons LLP
A partner-led approach, Gordons makes things happen by providing strong and practical commercial advice. Gordons is a law firm that values relationships above all. We know they underpin our success and that of our clients. We understand that clients want practical legal advice from people they trust. Our aim is always to clarify rather than complicate. We aim to be trusted as people and valued as lawyers. Gordons are one of only a handful of law firms trusted to work on behalf of the SRA.
Notable work
Provided by Gordons LLP
Gordons advises Warburtons on 65,800 sq ft distribution centre pre-let at Ferrybridge
2025CompletedLeeds
Partner, Sarah Ratcliffe, advised Warburtons on the pre-letting of a distribution centre at Mountpark Ferrybridge.
Gordons advises on the sale of Whitakers Chocolates to Bramble Foods Group
2025CompletedLeeds
Bramble Foods Group has acquired Skipton-based Whitakers Chocolates. Partner James Fawcett, worked on the deal.
Gordons advises hair and beauty brand Cloud Nine on Frankie Bridge brand ambassador partnership
2024CompletedLeeds
Lauren Wills-Dixon and Andy Brian have advised Cloud Nine on its brand ambassador partnership with Frankie Bridge.
Ranked Offices at Gordons LLP
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Ranked Departments at Gordons LLP (4)
Ranked Individuals at Gordons LLP (7)
UK-wide
Simon Tingle
Health & Safety
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Yorkshire
Richard Piper
Construction
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James Fawcett
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
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Duncan Firman
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
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Jonathan Asquez
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
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Joanne Fearnley
Real Estate
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Yorkshire: South and West
Mike Patterson
Employment
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Top figures
45
Lawyers
23.8M
Annual Revenue
27
Partners
Content provided by Gordons LLP
Articles, Highlights and Press Releases
12 items provided by Gordons LLP
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