UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
The retail experience for customers is being transformed by a convergence of changing technology and demographics, ethics and sustainability.
This evolving landscape can open new opportunities and markets to retailers who are ready to be inspired by change and think differently.
Having worked for decades with some of the biggest and most iconic names in retail – including IKEA, Hamleys and Boots – as well as with some of the sector’s most exciting new entrants and disruptors, the Shoosmiths retail & consumer team has a vast bank of knowhow to inform its advice to clients and make it on-point and relevant.
At the heart of the team’s approach is commerciality - the ability to map between the legal issue at hand, and the ‘real’ competitive market you operate in. This may include a radically changing high street, rising privacy and data issues, increased regulatory compliance, environmental concerns, health & safety risks and consumer-driven litigation.
Provided by Chambers
Shoosmiths is well regarded for its focus on clients in the fashion and cosmetics industries. It is equipped to handle the full range of retail issues, particularly real estate, corporate and commercial matters. It also has expertise in intellectual property and the technology sector.
Gary Assim is a key contact.
Provided by Chambers
Shoosmiths acted for PwC as administrators of Wilko. This included handling the property portfolio transactions agreed with B&M Retail and Poundland.
Provided by Chambers
Shoosmiths are really commercial for us and readily able to handle complex work.
They have a great bench and an excellent mix of legal and commercial advice.
They really understand the business and deliver their advice with the business’s commercial approach at the forefront of their mind.
Shoosmiths have an amazing in-depth knowledge of regulatory matters. Their turnaround time is fast and they are always on hand to help with any query.
Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.
