A leading Bradford law firm has made a significant investment in refurbished offices 100 yards from its long-standing city centre base.

Gordons has left its historic base on Piccadilly and moved just up the street to the fully-refurbished former offices of David Yablon Solicitors, the practice which it acquired three years ago.

Gordons had been using both offices following the acquisition but after a recent significant investment to turn the Forward House offices into a modern, open plan space, the firm’s 120 Bradford-based team is now working under one roof.

Partner Victoria Davey said: “Gordons has had a presence in Bradford since 1844 and this latest investment demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the city and our desire to continue to grow our business here.”

Gordons also has a Leeds office which it opened in 2000 and currently employs 250 people in total, 180 of which are fee earners. The firm’s turnover for financial year 2008-09 was £21.7m and it is one of the UK’s Top 100 legal practices.

Commercial property partner Paul Young said: “The refurbished offices at Forward House provide an excellent workplace environment for our people with the open plan layout enabling greater interaction amongst teams.

“As a law firm that offers a variety of services that are often integrated these new arrangements are helping us further enhance our levels of client service.”

Gordons clients include Morrisons Supermarkets, construction and high performance materials manufacturer Saint Gobain, international brewers Molson Coors, the world’s largest electrical heating business Glen Dimplex and greetings card retailer Card Factory.

The firm’s legal services range from advice and guidance on banking and finance, commercial property, corporate, litigation, and construction to residential conveyancing, contentious wills and probate, personal injury and personal and family matters.