Law firm Gordons has announced a strategic appointment as it names Paul Joyce the new head of its property disputes practice.
- Paul Joyce joins Gordons with 13 years of property litigation experience from Womble Bond Dickinson.
- Joyce’s expertise includes advising major commercial tenants and large residential landlords.
- His background spans arbitration, mediation, and representation in various courts and tribunals.
- This appointment is part of Gordons’ strategy to expand its influence in commercial property disputes.
In a strategic move, Gordons has bolstered its property disputes practice by appointing Paul Joyce as its new head. This decision underscores Gordons’ commitment to expanding its presence in the commercial property sector, leveraging Joyce’s extensive experience and expertise.
Joyce transitions from his previous role at Womble Bond Dickinson, bringing with him 13 years of rich experience in property litigation. His proficiency extends across advising significant commercial tenants in sectors such as retail, logistics, and manufacturing, in addition to large residential landlords.
His legal acumen covers a broad spectrum, including arbitration, mediation, and representing clients in diverse courts and tribunals. Notably, Joyce has worked with high-profile clients in the retail and property management sectors.
Gordons’ current property disputes clientele includes retail giants such as AO, Card Factory, Iceland Foods, The Original Factory Shop, Wren Kitchens, as well as organisations like Evri and Yorkshire Building Society.
Upon his appointment, Joyce expressed his enthusiasm to further develop Gordons’ influence by providing practical, effective solutions to complex client issues. He aims to not only expand existing relationships but also attract new clients as part of a broader growth strategy.
Joyce’s involvement with property-related professional negligence cases and his role in the Property Litigation Association North’s committee enhance his credentials, making him an invaluable asset to Gordons.
Sarah Ratcliffe, Gordons’ commercial property partner, highlighted that Joyce’s combination of technical knowledge and sector experience is ideal for fostering strong client relationships, which is a cornerstone of the firm’s approach. His addition to the team is poised to strengthen Gordons’ already formidable reputation in property disputes.
Paul Joyce’s appointment represents a significant step for Gordons in reinforcing its position as a leader in property disputes within the region.
