About Derek

Derek Rodgers is the Managing Partner of Gardner Leader LLP, a firm of solicitors in Newbury, Berkshire, England, as well as being a member of the firm’s corporate and commercial team.

He qualified as a solicitor in 1993 and joined the firm in 2005, after previously working in Sheffield and Leeds.

Derek advises businesses of all sizes and at all stages of their development – from formation and start-up through to their eventual sale.  His clients include people starting out in business, established companies, PLCs and venture capital fund managers. He is also an accredited commercial mediator.

Derek and his team believe that it is possible to take your work seriously without taking yourself too seriously and aim to have some fun with clients while delivering results.

LinkedIn:  Derek Rodgers

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