About

Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Sheppard delivers full-service counsel to leading luxury, fashion, beauty and e-commerce brands as well as household-name department stores and restaurants. We deliver practical, actionable advice and foster long-term client relationships to help retailers adapt and succeed in competitive markets.

We understand that success in this industry requires agility, brand trust and ongoing customer engagement, all while managing tight margins and responding to constant change. As consumer brands integrate AI and data into merchandising, pricing and marketing, our counsel ensures effective management of privacy risks, advertising compliance and digital transformation.

We offer comprehensive support across the business lifecycle, from entity formation, corporate finance and strategic alliances to mergers and acquisitions and real estate transactions. Our seasoned lawyers guide clients through stock and equity deals, secured financing and expansion opportunities, helping emerging brands establish strong foundations and legacy companies continue to innovate.

Chambers Review

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Retail - USA - Nationwide

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP offers notable expertise in a host of issues affecting household-name retailers. The law firm is particularly expert representing clients in regulatory challenges as well as taking on significant class and competitor actions stemming from data privacy, pricing and advertising claims. It is also adept at tackling bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

Notable practitioners

Rachel Tarko Hudson and Samantha Hardy co-lead the firm's retail, fashion and beauty team.

Work Highlights

  • Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP represented Chanel, Inc. in a Lanham Act litigation against What Goes Around Comes Around.

Strengths

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Members

Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Alyssa Sones

Craig Cardon

Head of Department

Samantha Hardy

Head of Department

Clients

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Burberry

Chanel

Coty, Inc.

Deckers Brands

Dick’s Sporting Goods

Levi Strauss

Nordstrom

Patagonia

QVC

Sephora

Skechers

Sports Warehouse

Tapestry

The TJX Companies

Walmart

Williams-Sonoma

adidas

Industries

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advertising

beauty

cosmetics

fashion

retail