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Yorkshire law firm announces commercial property and banking lawyer hires

Law firm Gordons has further expanded its commercial property and banking teams with two lawyer appointments. Ruqeia Ahmadi joins the firm’s commercial property practice from Pinsent Masons. She advises on a range of matters including acquisitions and disposals; leases from the perspective of both landlords and tenants; asset management; and corporate support work. Arriving from Clarion, Gresa Bakolli’s banking experience includes advising a diverse portfolio of borrower and lender clients i

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Yorkshire law firm announces commercial property and banking lawyer hires

Law firm Gordons has further expanded its commercial property and banking teams with two lawyer appointments.

Ruqeia Ahmadi joins the firm’s commercial property practice from Pinsent Masons. She advises on a range of matters including acquisitions and disposals; leases from the perspective of both landlords and tenants; asset management; and corporate support work.

Arriving from Clarion, Gresa Bakolli’s banking experience includes advising a diverse portfolio of borrower and lender clients in debt; development; real estate; and acquisition finance deals.

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Welcoming the two new lawyers to the firm, Gordons partner, Joanne Fearnley, said: “Ruqeia and Gresa are excellent additions to our outstanding commercial property and banking teams.

“They have already made a very positive impact with our clients, providing straightforward, commercially effective advice and are forging strong relationships with them.

“Ruqeia and Gresa have engaging personalities and are talented lawyers, traits which we know set our people apart and that our clients truly appreciate.”

Employing 180 people, Gordons has its head office in Leeds. The firm’s clients include retailers AO, Iceland Foods, Morrisons, Ocado Retail and Wren Kitchens as well as drinks company Molson Coors and parcel delivery business Evri.

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