As partner of the commercial property department at Gordon Brown Law Firm LLP (GBLF), John Morgan is able to assist clients looking to acquire properties, while specialising for the past 12 years in acquisition, management and disposal for SIPP and SSAS schemes.
John, has also specialised in dealing with commercial properties held by insolvent companies and individuals, working with insolvency practitioners and LPA receivers in the North East and nationally.
WHAT IS YOUR JOB ROLE AT GBLF?
I am head of commercial property at GBLF. I work strategically with managing partner, Kathryn Taylor, and the team to support clients and businesses in the North East.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT GBLF?
I have worked at GBLF since March 2018.
WHAT WAS YOUR DREAM JOB WHEN YOU WERE AT PRIMARY SCHOOL?
I don’t think I had one it was a proud day when I was given my first racing bike, but I’m not built for speed. My sister, however, was adamant, for quite some time that she was going to be a crocodile and a part-time sweet shop lady when she grew up.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE PROUDEST MOMENT OF YOUR CAREER SO FAR?
There have been many highs, but I took most satisfaction from completing a sale of the assets for a regional bakery chain which had entered into administration. The sale completed late at night, just before Christmas, saving the employees jobs.
WHAT DO YOU LOOK FORWARD TO MOST AT THE END OF THE WORKING WEEK?
I help to lead a boys’ brigade company in Gateshead which meets on Friday evenings. I enjoy the change of pace as I go into the weekend.
IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE, DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO WOULD IT BE, AND WHY?
It would have to be Barack Obama I’m fascinated by his life story, but I’d also like to hear what he thinks of his successor.
WHAT IS THE BEST BOOK YOU’VE READ?
I’m a science fiction and fantasy nerd, and an avid reader, so the answer to this question changes regularly. This week A Song of Ice and Fire by George RR Martin (and no, I haven’t watched the TV adaptation, and I’m not going to until the (long) awaited last book in the series is released).
IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
Mind control for child management, and not to further my career, of course.
With offices located in Newcastle and ChesterLe-Street, GBLF offers a range of legal services and advice across all areas of family, residential conveyancing, wills and probate, dispute resolution, corporate and commercial law. Its dedicated team of solicitors understand that each case is unique and provide bespoke advice and guidance to individuals and organisations.
