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Brodies LLP

Retail

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Brodies LLP

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Our market leading lawyers deal with every aspect of the retail market.

In most prime retail destinations in Scotland, Brodies is involved in around one in three of all deals. No other firm in Scotland demonstrates the scale and quality of our practice. Our clients include leading high street and out of town retailers, foodstores and new entrants to the UK market.

The depth of knowledge and size of our retail practice allows Brodies to handle large scale portfolio restructuring projects just as adeptly as individual acquisition, disposal or re-gear deals.

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Retail - Scotland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Brodies advises an array of retailers on a wide range of property and commercial issues. The team is also equipped to handle contentious matters and high-profile insolvency work, as well as offering complementary expertise in franchising matters. The firm's clients include high-profile retailers in the grocery, sports and clothing sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Brodies advised Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister in relation to a range of lease extensions, regears and new properties.

Strengths

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  • They have got experience, and they do a lot of work throughout the sector.

    Retail respondentUK

  • Brodies has a large retail team offering a wide range of lawyers at different PQE levels for different retail clients.

    Retail respondentUK

  • Brodies respond in a timely and accurate fashion, and deadlines are never missed.

    Retail respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Colin Morrison
    Colin Morrison

    Colin Morrison

    Heading the retail department, Colin Morrison is widely recognised as a leader in the Scottish retail market, acting for some of the biggest retailers. His expertise covers the breadth of property and real estate, with particular strengths in deals at the more complex end of the spectrum.

    • Colin is a fantastic operator. He really knows his stuff, is very reliable and is a safe pair of hands.

      Retail respondentUK

    • Colin is the key player in the sector.

      Retail respondentUK
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  • Paul Wallace
    Paul Wallace

    Paul Wallace

    Paul Wallace has a wealth of experience in the retail sector, with a focus across real estate and property matters. Acting for major retailers, he is regularly engaged in a range of commercial property acquisition, leasing and investment.

    • Paul is very professional and very diligent. He is great at making sure that everything is handled.

      Retail respondentUK
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