CMS has a significant retail team with experience advising on complex corporate transactions, as well as property matters and litigation. The practice also demonstrates expertise in the commercial and competition issues facing online retailers. The firm regularly works with supermarkets, department stores and fashion brands, as well as numerous other clients involved in the retail industry.

"CMS is by far the most impressive legal organisation I have ever dealt with."

"They were able to draw on a plethora of highly experienced and technical experts to handle a complicated transaction."

"The team is always so punctual and knowledgeable about all our needs. The lawyers we work with go above and beyond to relate to the issues that we face."

CMS advised M&S on a new £200 million outsourcing arrangement with Diebold Nixdorf to take over support of all in-store self-checkouts and other technology.

Helen Johnson leads the retail team and is a key contact at the firm.