Department profile
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Retail

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

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.

Clients (17)

  • Williams-Sonoma
  • adidas
  • Burberry
  • Chanel
  • Nordstrom
  • Levi Strauss
  • Tapestry
  • Sephora
  • Skechers
  • QVC
  • Patagonia
  • Deckers Brands
  • Walmart
  • Sports Warehouse
  • Dick’s Sporting Goods
  • The TJX Companies
  • Coty, Inc.

Industries (5)

  • retail
  • fashion
  • beauty
  • advertising
  • cosmetics

Chambers Review

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Retail - USA - Nationwide

Band 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

Samantha Hardy and Craig Cardon co-lead the firm's retail, fashion and beauty team.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP obtained the dismissal with prejudice of all 12 claims brought against Dolce & Gabbana in a class action lawsuit related to its digital NFT program, DGFamily.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton understands the landscape and the industry, as well as our business and how we operate, taking a practical and strategic approach.

    Retail respondentUSA

Members

Provided by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

  • Samantha Hardy

    Head of Department

  • Craig Cardon

    Head of Department

  • Alyssa Sones

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