Retail

Retailing is a dynamic and competitive activity which is affected by the law in an extraordinary number of ways. The ever-changing face of retailing – from the move away from the high street to the internet to the fast-paced growth of cross-border e-commerce – means that retailers need their lawyers to understand fully the challenges which they face.

The Penningtons Manches Cooper multi-disciplinary team of retail sector specialists can provide corporate, IP, commercial, employment, real estate and immigration advice. Not only have many of them worked in the industry or been seconded to retail businesses but we are also proactive members of the British Retail Consortium, the HR Retail Circle, the Fashion Business Club and INTA.

This solid base of experience and connection with the retail sector means that we can advise you at every point of your operation – from acquiring a business, protecting your trade marks and brand, recruiting and dismissing staff from store to board room, online retailing, managing your property portfolio and product safety issues.

Our team has advised some of the best known brands in the retail sector ranging from Harrods, Heal's and Liberty to Pizza Hut, IKEA and WH Smith as well as specialist luxury brands like David Linley, Jimmy Choo and Chloe.

We believe in sharing our experience with our clients, listening to their concerns, arranging seminars and forums on current issues and encouraging them to work with us to reduce the many risks inherent in any commercial and, in particular, retail business.