Advice from Andrew Jackson Solicitors has helped The Star Group of Restaurants with its development of a restaurant on the site of the historic former Minster School in York.
Following extensive restoration works, GEM Construction has begun the sensitive refurbishment of the grade II-listed building into a refectory restaurant, and the creation of a new public space – Minster Park – in the heart of York, which is expected to be finished by June this year.
GEM Construction chairman Mike Green, is working alongside business partner Michelin-starred chef Andrew Pern and interior designer Rachel McLane, to create York Minster Refectory, which will be managed by award-winning chef Bex Toppin and Will Pearce of Robinsons Café, York.
The Star Group’s legal advice for a flagship lease, reflecting the unique location and nature of the building, along with the collaborative arrangement anticipated between landlord and tenant, was provided by a team including Helen Mellors, property partner at Andrew Jackson Solicitors.
Mike Green said: “The painstaking interior work will ensure that we take in all of the superb original features whilst the four windows look directly onto York Minster’s famous Rose window, which dates back to 1515.
“Helen and the Andrew Jackson team have provided me with trusted, commercially astute advice for many years, including for the opening of The Star in the City in York. I had no doubt that we were in safe legal hands for our latest venture and I am grateful for the advice we have received throughout.”
Helen Mellors added: “Mike and the rest of the team have ambitious plans to create a high quality, welcoming restaurant, which respects the site’s historic setting. I’m excited to see that plans are well underway to create what will undoubtedly be a wonderful refectory in the heart of the city.”
