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Retail | UK

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This section is an industry-focused table that ranks law firms that have a track record of serving the needs of large, national retailers. A retailer sells goods (not services) to consumers online or in person. Firms may advise retailers on their real estate and planning needs, as well as logistics, franchising and technology matters. They may also demonstrate aptitude in assisting with a retailer's employment, tax and regulatory requirements, along with consumer protection issues and disputes. Advice pertaining to a consumer good or brand (drinks, toiletries etc) is given less prominence here.

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Band 1

  1. Brodies LLP
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    Brodies LLP
    Retail
    2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Brodies advises an array of retailers on a wide range of property and commercial issues. The team is also equipped to handle contentious matters and high-profile insolvency work, as well as offering complementary expertise in franchising matters. The firm's clients include high-profile retailers in the grocery, sports and clothing sectors.
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  2. Burness Paull
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    Burness Paull
    Retail
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Burness Paull has a strong retail team with deep expertise, especially in relation to assisting retailers with entry into the Scottish market. The firm is frequently sought after by both landlords and tenants for real estate matters and also handles corporate transactions in the retail sector. It acts for several household-name retailers, including notable fashion shops, sizeable shopping centres and restaurant chains.
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Band 2

  1. Harper Macleod LLP
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    Harper Macleod LLP
    Retail
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    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.
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  2. Morton Fraser MacRoberts
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    Morton Fraser MacRoberts
    Retail
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Morton Fraser MacRoberts acts for a wide range of clients in the retail industry, including supermarkets, fashion brands, and food and beverage companies, as well as property investors. The team is noted for its expertise in real estate, IP and commercial contracts.
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  3. Shoosmiths LLP
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    Shoosmiths LLP
    Retail
    2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    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.
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  4. Anderson Strathern
    Retail
    2025 | Band 2
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