Gardner Leader LLP

Gardner Leader is a regional law firm with offices in Newbury, Thatcham, Maidenhead, Windsor, Swindon, Oxford and London. Established in 1895, the firm has grown to employ more than 190 staff, including 36 partners and 44 other qualified solicitors. Its lawyers are specialists in their respective practice areas and are committed to delivering results with a focus on client service.

The firm has received recognition for excellence through numerous awards, including the LawNet Law Firm of the Year Award and the Halsbury Legal Award in Business Development in 2016, Best SME at the Maidenhead and Windsor Business Awards in 2017, NWN Best in Customer Service Award and Best in Business Award in 2018, and the Newbury Town Business Civic Award in 2023.

Gardner Leader provides a wide range of legal services. Its corporate and commercial team advises on matters such as mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, refinancing and commercial contracts. The real estate practice covers the full range of commercial property issues, including site acquisitions, refinancing, and acquisitions and disposals of shops, offices and factories. Employment specialists act for both individuals and employers, providing representation in tribunals, negotiating settlements, and assisting with contracts, policies, redundancy, performance management and disciplinary matters.

The dispute resolution team represents clients ranging from individuals to large organisations in commercial, property, probate and personal disputes. Family law solicitors advise on pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, as well as cases involving complex assets and overseas interests. The wills, probate and estate planning team provides guidance on will preparation, estate administration and related legal processes.

In residential property, the firm assists clients in achieving timely completions while addressing all legal issues, and also delivers training for first-time buyers and landlords. The horseracing and gambling practice advises high-profile industry clients on gambling, disciplinary and licensing matters. In the life sciences sector, the firm’s multi-disciplinary team supports clients with transactions, litigation, intellectual property protection and real estate, drawing on both legal and commercial in-house experience. The charities team offers specialist advice on charity formation, governance, mergers, closures and other sector-specific issues.

Staffing
36 Partners
44 Other Qualified Solicitors