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Charles Russell Speechlys

Retail

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide

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Charles Russell Speechlys

About

Provided by Charles Russell Speechlys

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.

Chambers Review

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Retail - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
The retail team at Charles Russell Speechlys features a number of experienced advisers in the commercial, intellectual property and employment fields, with additional strength in technology. The firm acts for a range of clients including major supermarkets, fashion brands and online retailers.
Notable practitioners

Jason Saiban is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys advised Value Retail, the operator of Bicester Village, on its facilities and management agreements.

Strengths

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  • The team have a brilliant understanding of the wider hospitality market, a high degree of engagement and availability, and an excellent network in the sector.

    Retail respondentUK

  • They are quick in responses: they get back to us when we need their support and they make time to fit us in. Someone is always available to us. They step up and meet our needs.

    Retail respondentUK

  • Charles Russell Speechlys are really good and really broad in their offering. They are holistically involved in the market.

    Retail respondentUK

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