Retail | UK

Addleshaw Goddard has a leading retail practice that is able to handle a wide range of issues facing the sector. The team stands out for its extensive expertise in national and international corporate transactions, and also provides advice on competition matters. Its lawyers are well positioned to advise on associated regulatory work and have significant expertise in the consumer goods and food and beverage spheres.

CMS has a significant retail team that has experience advising on complex corporate transactions, as well as property matters and litigation. The practice also demonstrates expertise in the commercial and competition issues facing online retailers. The firm regularly works with supermarkets, department stores and fashion brands, as well as numerous other clients involved in the retail industry.

DLA Piper has a well-reputed team that handles the full range of retail matters, including trade mark infringement, real estate transactions and corporate acquisitions. It is also able to advise retail clients on business restructuring issues. The team acts for a number of high-profile clients and can leverage its international capabilities to assist clients that have a global footprint.

Lewis Silkin advises on a range of significant matters on behalf of retailers, including IP disputes, brand management and data protection issues. The team also handles corporate transactions and provides support on employment, logistics and real estate matters in the retail space.

Osborne Clarke is well regarded for its handling of real estate issues in the retail space, including landlord negotiations, licences to occupy and lease renewals. The team also advises on intellectual property, employment and corporate transactions. It acts for a variety of national and international retailers, with a notable base of fashion clients and clients operating in the clothing and FMCG spaces.

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.

Pinsent Masons acts for a variety of well-known national and international retailers. The team is experienced at advising on corporate transactions and is also strong on brand protection and intellectual property, including trade mark disputes. It also has expertise advising retailers on funding rounds and investment opportunities.

Womble Bond Dickinson has a broad retail group with a national offering. The team is experienced in advising on contentious and non-contentious real estate matters and also assists with construction projects. It also handles matters regarding franchising, supply chain and outsourcing agreements. 

Bird & Bird is a leading intellectual property outfit with considerable experience advising retailers on international branding strategy and IP litigation. The team works with a variety of national and international retailers, and has a notable base of clients operating in the clothing and luxury brand spaces.

BCLP has a broad team that advises on corporate deals and investments, as well as commercial agreements, joint ventures and franchising. The firm's client base includes household-name supermarkets and food and beverage companies.

Fieldfisher provides a strong offering of services to retailers, staffing a team that has expertise in real estate, technology and franchising. Its retail team are regularly called upon to advise on matters such as commercial contracts, data protection and employment schemes.

Freeths acts for retailers and brands in the UK and internationally. It can advise on a broad range of matters, including corporate acquisitions, IP disputes, real estate and logistics.