Holden Smith steers Dotty Bridal’s expansion

A Yorkshire law firm has supported the creation of one of the UK’s largest bridalwear stores with a “flagship” property deal in Wakefield.

Holden Smith advised Dotty Bridal on lease negotiations for its new 16,600sq ft store at Tileyard North. 

The four-storey store – which opened for trading on August 11 – includes a coffee shop, bar, accessory lounge, footwear boutique and private bridal changing suites.

Founded in 2015 by Shannon Martin, Dotty Bridal has since grown to a £1.5 million turnover business employing 21 staff, with Holden Smith’s legal expertise helping secure the space to match its national ambitions.

Simon Shires, commercial property solicitor at Holden Smith, said: “It has been a pleasure to work closely with Dotty Bridal founder Shannon over a period of 18 months to support with legal advice throughout the search for a new premises.

“There were a few bumps in the road, and when Shannon finally sourced what is now Dotty’s new home at Tileyard North – a 16,600sq ft former grain warehouse built in 1820 – the transaction was complex, partly due to the building being listed and also because the client needed to carry out certain tenant works following completion and before the store could begin trading.

“We are delighted to have been able to support Shannon and her team to negotiate the lease terms for the building as part of a deal that helps accelerate their ambition to become the number one bridalwear retail destination in the UK.”

Shannon added: “Simon and the Holden Smith team have guided us through the lease process so efficiently, enabling me to thoroughly understand all clauses and negotiate any amendments swiftly to ensure we could agree terms and move into our new premises as quickly as possible.”

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