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Harper Macleod LLP

Retail

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Harper Macleod LLP

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Our retail team advises clients on the legal issues, challenges and opportunities that can impact upon their business. From brand management to franchising, employment law to real estate advice, our team calls upon experienced lawyers in every field from throughout the firm. We work with well-known brands and retail businesses in Scotland, the UK and internationally, helping to guide them through an ever-changing retail environment and the significant challenges that it faces. 

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Retail - Scotland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Harper Macleod houses an established retail team that has experience advising clients on a range of real estate, franchising and corporate matters, among other issues. It acts for a diverse set of clients in the retail sector, including entities from the fashion and food and beverage industries. The team offers particular strength in advising retailers on lease regears in Scotland and throughout the UK.

Work Highlights

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  • Harper Macleod acted for JD Sports on the letting of the new Glasgow flagship store.

Strengths

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  • Harper Macleod are distinguished in their understanding of the clients' needs, efficiency and integrity.

    Retail respondentUK
  • Harpers offer provision of high-quality, commercial advice given cost-effectively and quickly.

    Retail respondentUK
  • They have experience in similar industry projects and in the sector more widely, which is useful.

    Retail respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Chris Noble
    Band 1Chris Noble

    Chris Noble

    Chris Noble is known for his skill in the representation of occupying retailers. He handles lease acquisitions as well as the asset management of investment properties. He is an accredited specialist in commercial leasing.

    • Chris is a really good retail-focused lawyer.

      Retail respondentUK
    • Chris is calm, sensible and accessible.

      Retail respondentUK

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Scotland

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