The Sherrards property lawyers have a well-deserved reputation in the retail sector for cutting through the legal jargon and getting the deal done. With ambitions to open 1,000 stores by 2020, Rituals looks to Sherrards to help them secure properties in high end locations in the UK.  In addition to new stores in Bicester Village and Marylebone High Street, Sherrards has worked with the Rituals team this year on new openings at London Bridge and Kings Cross stations.

Terry Fendt, who heads up the property team at Sherrards said, “Working with clients in the retail sector is both exciting and challenging. Opening new shops on the high street is pretty rare these days and in the current economic climate, it is great to work with a company that is thriving and expanding.”

Matthew Lee, Head of Store Expansion and Real Estate at Rituals comments “There is a great deal of work behind the scenes before we open a new store.  We trust Sherrards because they have a dedicated team of specialists who understand the need for speed, flexibility and determination to navigate through negotiations and achieve the right result for us.”

The enduring reputation of the Lowe family business was recognised by Gibbs & Dandy who displayed a sign reading ‘Proud to incorporate Chas Lowe & Sons’ and has now been further acknowledged with McCarthy & Stone naming the building Lowe House.

Stephanie Kierans, partner at Sherrards comments “It was a pleasure to deal with Peter & Kevin and I am very pleased that we were able to achieve a successful outcome for them, particularly given the complex nature of the transaction which involved finding solutions to a number of legal issues”

Peter Lowe comments, “I want to thank Stephanie and the Sherrards team for the very professional and competent manner in which they have handled this transaction, and the speedy attention to detail they have given in all respects”

The Sherrards’ corporate team worked with their clients Robert McGregor and Eamonn McGarvey on the acquisition of the issued share capital of Hugh LS McConnell Ltd in a buy-in management buy-out (“bimbo”) and creating a new company, “McConnell Group”.  With a strong track record in roofing, cladding and external coatings the aim is to turn the existing business into a specialist main contractor, with Rob Davis, one of the original owners and directors, staying on to work with the new management team.

McConnell has been at the forefront of delivering the highest quality roofing & cladding projects to the commercial, industrial, housing and retail sectors across the UK for over 40 years and with Eamonn taking the reins as Managing Director the new management team are looking to build on the excellent reputation and grow the business.

Robert McGregor comments, “We have worked with Leigh and the team for a number of years and they always provides concise and commercial advice. They have a collaborative, personable approach and we thoroughly enjoy working with them.”

To find out more, please contact Leigh Head. 

Sherrards’ corporate team worked with their clients, the owners of Fawcetts Garages (Newbury) Limited, on the sale of the entire issued share capital of the company together with the sale of the freehold premises from the owner’s pension fund.  A family owned business for almost 40 years, the sale to Waylands Automotive Limited sees the change of hands of one of Volvo’s oldest dealerships and one of the highest performing dealerships within the network.  The sale sees the retirement of the principal shareholders and the ongoing involvement of the minority shareholders who have similarly been involved in the business for many years.

Leigh Head, the corporate partner at Sherrards leading the deal commented, “We are well known for working with owner managers to build and develop their businesses, often from the very beginning.  It is really satisfying to be involved in the sale of a hugely successful business where the owners are able to realise their asset and the huge amount of time and effort they have devoted to the business over many years”.

Ann and Roger Sampson added “We were recommended by our accountants, Minney & Co of Dunstable, to approach Leigh Head at Sherrards to handle the complexity of the sale of Fawcetts.  We were very impressed with the service and expertise of this team, but it went further than that. Leigh understood what a monumental decision it was for us to sell such a well respected business with its loyal employees. He held our hand, so to speak. We thank Leigh and his team for bringing the sale to its successful completion”.

 

The award-winning fitness club brand started life with one franchise in 2003 but now has clubs all over the UK, Europe and the Middle East. This latest development, bringing the head office and training centre together with a new club in Milton Keynes will be good news for its 100,000 members.

The Sherrards legal team has a leading reputation in franchising, working with clients in the retail, automobile and leisure sectors on their commercial and property needs. Understanding the intricacies of the franchising world, means the Sherrards team are focused on making sure the deal succeeds with both parties benefitting.

Terry Fendt who led the team advising on the legal aspects of the deal commented, “We’ve worked with énergie Fitness for a number of years now assisting both franchisees and the franchisor. The franchising business model attracts dynamic and ambitious people and leads to some great work and opportunities. The team at Sherrards responds incredibly well to this and provides legal advice and client service to match.”