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We’re proud to offer comprehensive legal advice from multi-disciplinary teams across the firm to our clients in the retail, hospitality & leisure. With ever-developing challenges in the sector, we support our clients with innovative solutions to help them achieve their goals, build sustainable and profitable businesses and thrive in a competitive and evolving environment.

We assist our clients in the sector with everything from commercial property matters, to corporate transactions, commercial advice, employment and workplace management, regulatory compliance and disputes. Whether you are a bricks and mortar or ecommerce retailer, or a hospitality or leisure business, our team can provide tailored solutions to support your business through its full lifecycle.

We work alongside our clients on all their property needs, including taking new leases, assigning leases following Partner retirements and appointments, granting underleases to complimentary occupiers, buying and selling property and financing premises.

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Our team has a strong history of acting within this sector. We have advised businesses within Norfolk and further afield, and in recent times have acted for all manner of clients, from pubs and restaurants, through to high street and ecommerce retail.

From terms and conditions, data protection and intellectual property polices, through to commercial agreements our team will  provide you with legal advice tailored to your current goals and growth ambitions, so that whether you are just starting out, or a seasoned business owner, you and your business can stride forward with confidence.

We also advise on mergers and acquisitions, helping you expand your business and take it to the next stage of its life, or on sales and disposals, whether this is part of your exit planning strategy, or part of a re-alignment of the business' priorities.

We understand the sector's competitive nature, requiring you to balance a customer-driven environment with the long-term security of your business and its stakeholders. In an ever more challenging market, we aim to provide commercially driven advice which focuses on your business' long-term growth and development, whilst also being ready to provide reactive advice to you should the need arise

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We act for many clients in the retail & hospitality sector in all areas of employment law, including preparing bespoke employment contracts and policies tailored to the unique needs in this arena; managing staff; advising on employment disputes, termination and recruitment; acting in employment tribunal litigation and immigration assistance.

With our comprehensive understanding of the sector, we swiftly navigate complex workplace matters to ensure, where possible, a swift, practical resolution is reached. Our experience in the sector means our solicitors give relevant, specialist, practical and up to the minute advice on situations in your business as they develop.

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Our Property Disputes Team offers expert advice to commercial landlords and tenants on a wide range of commercial property disputes, including matters such as dilapidations, disrepair, lease renewals, rent arrears, forfeiture, rights of way, boundary disputes, easements, enforcing covenants, adverse possession and trespass.

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Our Regulatory and Criminal Defence Team provides advice and representation to businesses and individuals operating in the retail, hospitality and leisure sector, for example those facing HSE, Trading Standards, DVSA, Police, HMRC, GLAA and Environment Agency investigations and prosecutions, or Coroner’s Investigations and Inquests in the event of fatalities.

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We have dealt with Leathes Prior Solicitors for many years and have always been very satisfied. Recently we have updated our Wills and as we are fast approaching 80 years of age, we were especially pleased with their expert knowledge and kind and friendly approach. Everything was explained in a very understanding way. We highly recommend Leathes Prior Solicitors.

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Once again, superb advice and wise counsel from Leathes Prior - this time a shout out for Patrick Gibney who has efficiently dealt with drafting our Wills in a most professional manner.

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We cannot recommend Leathes Prior Solicitors enough, in particular Polly Langford. Throughout all our dealings with them we have received nothing but an efficient, thorough and impeccable service. Our matter was brought to a swift conclusion in a highly skilled and professional manner. 10/10. If you need a solicitor look no further than Leathes Prior.

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We used LP to undertake our first Wills and Jordan Walker couldn't have been more helpful and professional in providing advice and drafting our wills for us. Would thoroughly recommend.

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We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the friendly and professional way Jordan Walker updated our wills. She was both understanding and informative in her explanation of legal matters and we greatly appreciated the fact that she came to us to conduct matters. Many thanks and best wishes to her and the team at Leathes Prior.

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Countrywide Signs has benefited from its association with Mike Barlow and the Leathes Prior Franchise Team for the best part of 20 years. Mike is professional, approachable and helpful and his support is second to none. I cannot recommend Mike too highly.

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My confidence in the outcome was never in doubt as you guys are great, both in the preparation and the execution. I really enjoy working with you for your professionalism and your humour, both go a long way so thanks again.

Lynda Hulme – HR Director, Fowler Welch

We honestly could not have got through the year without your help.

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I am writing to say that the service provided by Darren Bowen was excellent. His communications and explanations were very clear and I felt well guided by him throughout the dispute.

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Thank you for all the help Dan!

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We honestly could not have got through the year without your help

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Thank you for all your continued hard work, and for being the total legend that you are!

Seb Morris - Professional Motor Racing Driver

Dan Chapman is the best solicitor I've ever worked with. We've used him for years.

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Dan, thank you so much for your kind assistance, for your professional approach in this difficult matter.

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Thank you for forwarding documentation confirming the positive outcome for my current case in your hands. You have conducted my affairs in a professional and most pleasant and friendly manner. Kind regards and once again, thank you.

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I wanted to express our appreciation of the way you supported us over the Will dispute and achieved a satisfactory outcome. Next Tuesday is the second anniversary of my brother's death and for the first time, I can think about him without worrying about the Will problem.

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Many thanks for this Alison and huge thanks to you personally for all your help and Leathes Prior, we are thrilled with the service/representation we received and would highly recommend Leathes Prior to others.

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That is excellent news. Thank you to you and Penny for all your hard work, perseverance, and determination in reaching a successful conclusion.

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Thank you again for all your support with everything, the legal advice you have given me has been exceptional and highly appreciated.

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We recently sold two properties and bought a third all with the assistance and expertise of Madison King, who went above and beyond what we expected to bring all three to a successful conclusion. We have happily recommended Leathes Prior to family and friends, who have been equally impressed by the standard of service offered. We have no hesitation in recommending Ms King.

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I have instructed Rebecca Millard on a number of occasions. I have always found that she has provided a first rate professional service & I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking legal advice on commercial property.

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My experience from start to finish was professional and thorough.

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I found myself in a hopeless employment predicament, which several law firms weren't prepared to offer help and advice. Leathes Prior took on my case with confidence and took all the pressure off my shoulders. It's unfair to name specific individuals as Leathes Prior worked as a team, from the Company Partner through to the assistants. I thank you all for the efforts and results you achieved.

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Jake was brilliant from start to finish when selling my property. The whole process was handled professionally, communication was excellent, and everything was explained clearly whenever I had a question. Selling a property can be stressful, but Jake made it feel far more straightforward than I expected.

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