Retail
UK Guide 2025 : Scotland
Band 2
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03700 868000About
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 sector knowhow to inform its advice to clients and make it on-point and relevant.
At the heart of the sector 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.
Chambers Review
Shoosmiths frequently handles property portfolio management work, including sales, purchases and leasing, on behalf of both retail tenants and landlords. The team's experience also includes retail development schemes and associated planning work. The firm acts for a number of household-name clients in the convenience store, fashion and furniture retail sectors.
Robin Mitchellis a key contact.
Work Highlights
- Shoosmiths advised Screwfix on a number of new lettings for its national rollout. This included new units at Annan, Wick, Carluke, Newbridge, Cowdenbeath and Dingwall.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Very approachable, very knowledgeable and they carry out instructions quickly. They have always been capable of dealing with situations. The service levels are great and they always respond quickly."
"Very approachable, very knowledgeable and they carry out instructions quickly. They have always been capable of dealing with situations. The service levels are great and they always respond quickly."
Members
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Janette Speed
Clients
Provided by Shoosmiths LLP
Boots
Estee Lauder
Poundland
Screwfix
Westquarter Developments Limited