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Charles Russell Speechlys

Retail

Band 3

UK-wide

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What the team is known for

Frequently advises clients in the luxury retail sector, with additional focus on sports and lifestyle brands. Equipped to handle the full range of retail issues, particularly consumer, trade mark and property law matters. Also acts for well-known shopping centre developers and food and beverage companies.

Work highlights

Advised Nike on commercial contracts such as its sponsorship agreement to become Liverpool FC's new kit provider.

Notable practitioners

Edward Craig, Michael Powner and Jason Saiban are all key contacts.

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Overview

We dedicate ourselves to supporting our clients through their growth journey and pride ourselves on offering more than just legal support. We take the time to get to know you, and build tailored teams dedicated to understanding the underlying ethos and commercial strategies of your brand. Taking this personal approach to our work enables us to look ahead, and think creatively about how we can best support with the challenges and opportunities the sector will face in the future, particularly as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our group has extensive experience advising businesses across the sector, with market leading expertise in:

•    Food & Beverage – including restaurants, pubs, bars, clubs and brands, with specialist expertise in food regulation and developing technology
•    Retail & Consumer Brands – including household names, luxury brands and retailers, with specialist experience in commercial strategy and consumer technology
•    Lifestyle & Leisure – including hotels, membership clubs and the exciting developing area of ‘wellness’

Whatever your business and whatever stage of growth you are at, we will help you navigate the challenges and opportunities in the years ahead.