Hartnell Taylor Cook strengthen retail team

Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP’s Retail team in Bristol

Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP has strengthened their retail team following two new senior appointments in their Bristol office and a new graduate recruit in their London team.

Richard Saunders and James Woodard bring nearly 30 years’ experience between them in the retail market and both join Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP as Directors.

Richard, has extensive knowledge of the High Street and Shopping Centre markets having acted for a host of household retail names dealing with numerous acquisition and disposal programmes.  He also advises institutional landlords providing guidance on letting strategy and asset enhancement opportunities.

James, works in the South West and South Wales retail and leisure markets and is a specialist in the A3/A5 sectors, working on numerous expansion projects for emerging operators, and for landlords on several high profile mixed use developments throughout the region.

The pair bring with them a wealth of experience and profile, boosting an already established team of experts in high street, shopping centre, restaurant, out of town, professional and investment work; making Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP one of the strongest retail teams in the region,

In addition to Richard and James, Polly Goodman has joined the London retail team.  Polly has recently qualified from University of West of England and spent a year in Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP’s Bristol office as part of her sandwich year, working in the retail and investment teams.

Lyall Kennedy, Partner in charge of retail agency in Bristol said: “These new appointments reflect our continued commitment and confidence in the retail and leisure market.  Hartnell Taylor Cook are a recognised retail advisors and fortunate to work with some of the largest national and regional retailers and institutions.

“We are delighted to have recruited the calibre of individuals with the expertise that our clients expect at a time when the rapid revival in the retail sector continues.  The new recruits have integrated well and we look forward to the next exciting phase at Hartnell Taylor Cook.”