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Five of our restaurant clients share their top tip for
opening and running a successful restaurant:
Our expertise has been
built up over 20 years . . .
. . . and we would be pleased to share it
with you. We always offer an initial meeting
without charge so why not come and see us
over a coffee?
0207 935 8882
www.glovers.co.uk
Jacob Kenedy - Bocca di Lupo, Vico, Gelupo and Plaquemine Lock
“Develop a concept that you love and would want to eat at yourself then extend
the same philosophy through every aspect of food, beverage, service and design.”
Layo Paskin – The Palomar and The Barbary
“As unexciting as it is, you must get your extraction and mechanical provision
right so pay particular attention to your requirements from an early stage.
A thoroughly negotiated lease on this point is crucial.”
Kavi Thakrar – Dishoom
“Surround yourself with a fantastic team who share your vision.”
Joel Braham – The Good Egg
“Stay focussed on the goals of the business, and make sure your team
is full of people who are good at the things you are not.”
Philip Shotter Paul Jagger John Barber
pshotter@glovers.co.uk pjagger@glovers.co.uk jbarber@glovers.co.uk
Charlie Carroll - Flat Iron
“Customer service.”

Our first restaurant clients came to us completely
by chance . . .
. . . when two brothers asked whether we would be able to help out with their
new ASK restaurant concept. Six years and 150 restaurants later, ASK was sold
for £213 million.
We know the issues that ought to concern you . . .
. . . when you take your first restaurant premises. This may be getting the best
deal on any security that needs to be provided to landlords or highlighting
areas where initial building costs should be passed on to landlords.
We won’t just negotiate your lease. . .
. . . we can assume a wider role including advising you on the negotiation of
heads of terms; carrying out a preliminary planning assessment and project
managing transactions by liaising closely with your architects, planning
consultants and other advisers.
“The help and support Glovers provided in the
acquiring of our restaurant premises was invaluable.
Through a complicated process of planning, listed
building permission and lease negotiations with our
local council, Glovers were and still are fantastic to
work with. As a start up you often require a certain
level of understanding, patience and care,
especially with your first restaurant, and Glovers
were able to provide this, working with us every day
to make our restaurant dream a reality.”
Joel Braham – The Good Egg
“When our family’s solicitor retired in 2011, we
needed to find someone new to work with us over
the next stage of our working lives. We met Philip
and immediately felt in good hands. Glovers have
done lease and licensing work for us on both The
Palomar and The Barbary as well as offering general
all round great support and advice. They feel like
another arm of our company, able to challenge our
own decisions and offer alternative ideas.”
Layo and Zoe Paskin – The Palomar and
The Barbary
We act on over 100 new restaurants every year . . .
. . . and have been involved in transactions in all of the Central London estates
and most of the major leisure and retail schemes nationwide.
We work with an extensive network of restaurant
specialists . . .
. . . from leisure agents and PR agencies to designers, M&E contractors,
planning consultants and fire safety consultants.
“ Since my first deal, Glovers have brought credibility and negotiating clout to my side of the table. They have a
depth of experience and really know their stuff..”
Charlie Carroll – Flat Iron
We always agree fixed fees allowing you to budget
your legal spend with certainty . . .
. . . and are always looking to work with the next exciting restaurant concept.
We are receptive to discussing an introductory fee arrangement with new
clients.
Our unrivalled client base is testament to our
expertise and reputation . . .
. . . and has developed largely by word of mouth.
“Glovers have stood by my side for ten years, since
I first started looking for the property that would become
Bocca di Lupo. They are uniquely expert in the leisure
field and guide my interests elegantly, pragmatically and
efficiently. I see them as my first and closest allies and
cannot recommend them highly enough.”
Jacob Kenedy - Bocca di Lupo, Vico,
Gelupo and Plaquemine Lock
“John and the team at Glovers are totally ace. They
really understand our specific lease requirements and
work with their counterparts so that everyone is happy
with the deal. We see them as part of our team and
trust the advice they give. On top of all this they are
also super nice people – really approachable and
friendly.”
Kavi Thakrar – Dishoom

Glovers Solicitors LLP
6 York Street, London
W1U 6QD
+44 (0) 7935 8882
+44 (0) 7486 7666
restaurants@glovers.co.uk
www.glovers.co.uk