Retail

Consumer buying criteria is changing and the distinction in roles between manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers is blurring. Today, retailers are facing a slow-down in growth in traditional developed markets and opportunities to increase revenue in emerging markets, changing retail formats due to internet-based sales channels and large out-of-town retail developments, and the need to reduce costs through outsourcing IT, logistics and call centres and increase revenue through diversifying product offerings.

Our retail practice provides essential legal services to a range of retailers, from haute couture and high street fashion to groceries and various non-food retailers.

We have advised retailers on raising finance, acquiring commercial property and general trading terms and conditions, as well as tax, brand protection, consumer credit and disposals and acquisitions, together with promotions, logistics and marketing.