Law firm Gordons has announced the appointment of senior lawyer, Paul Joyce, to lead its property disputes practice.

Mr Joyce joins from the Leeds office of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson and has specialised in property litigation for 13 years.

His expertise includes advising commercial tenants – including large retail, logistics, and manufacturing clients – and advising residential landlords on property portfolios.

He has experience in arbitration, mediation, and in acting on behalf of clients before courts and tribunals.

Mr Joyce also has experience with property-related professional negligence disputes, and sits on the committee of the Property Litigation Association North.

Mr Joyce said: “I am looking forward to working with my talented property disputes colleagues to further expand our remit with existing clients by providing practical, effective advice to solve complex issues.”

Gordons has offices in Bradford and Leeds, and employs 170 people.

Its property disputes clients include Card Factory and Iceland Foods.