John Gordon
Solicitor
Experience
Prior to joining a large national firm as a partner, John's legal career took him through over a decade of practice as a barrister in London, specialising in commercial litigation and negligence claims.
With more than 30 years of experience in commercial dispute resolution, John has consistently handled cases of varying scales, primarily assisting SMEs, small businesses, individuals, and partnerships.
He has represented individuals and businesses in various areas, including business and share sales, contract and partnership disputes, professional negligence claims, financial claims, and building disputes. John also specialises in property matters, including general contractual disputes, 1954 Act renewals, break notices and right of way, easement, adverse possession and title disputes.
John understands how to run a business and assess the impact a dispute will have commercially. He has run his own businesses and acted as a non-exec director of a London-listed construction PLC for 16 years. John has also been a partner in national firms of solicitors, including heading up commercial litigation departments.
Client Testimonials:
"John was a pleasure to work with, always informed and right on top of the situation. I have recommended him many times since, receiving great feedback from those business associates too."
Gary Hartley, Fine and Country
Client Testimonials:
"John was a pleasure to work with, always informed and right on top of the situation. I have recommended him many times since, receiving great feedback from those business associates too."
Gary Hartley, Fine and Country
"John is one of the best dispute resolution lawyers I know. I have unhesitatingly recommended him to potential litigants and will continue to do so. He is experienced, tenacious and skilled at what he does."
Denis Carey, Professor at Boston University London
"I have used John several times, and his professionalism, energy and willingness to help have been outstanding each time. I could not recommend John any more highly."
Tom Granger, CEO White Rabbit
Achievements
- Defending a manufacturer of food transfer systems against a claim by its client for £1,000,000 in damages for an allegedly defective factory conveyor system
- Acting for purchaser in defending a claim for £500,000 due arising out of share sale agreement/completion accounts dispute
- Defending £500,000 breach of contract claim arising out of housing construction project
- Defending claims by property developers re: adverse possession and right of way over client’s land
- Acting for commercial tenants pursuing a claim for damages for a failure to maintain commercial car showroom premises
- Multi-million-pound litigation relating to property development dispute
Other Interests
John enjoys walks with his dogs and maintains his fitness through training. He is an avid skier and a dedicated Leicester Tigers rugby team supporter. His interests also encompass modern art, mid-century design, and classic cars.