We are absorbed in the sector and have specific knowledge which can help you as a retailer. From employee issues to lease renewals, IP protection to supply agreements, we are well-informed and industry-aware lawyers here to support retailers and your management teams.
Our legal advisers benefit from specific sector knowledge to help reduce risks, nurture growth and support you in developing strategies for success. We have retail clients that represent over 2000 outlets and £300+ billion in turnover. Our retail experience is enhanced by lawyers whose day-to-day work supports nationally known retailers such as HelloFresh, Majestic Wines, Post Office, The Range and Subway.
We are commercially-minded and highly personalised in our approach to employment law advice and HR support.
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We can help you set-up and create franchises and distribution arrangements, grants and termination, sale and purchase, 'master' and 'development' agreements, intellectual property, joint venture and 'hybrid' agreements, disputes and litigation and property matters
Our M&A practice is at the core of our business. We partner with you to own and deliver transactions, according to your needs.
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Relevant Experience
The team has acted for Subway for over 13 years, achieving many firsts during that time, being the first solicitor to agree leases in a UK airport, a Tesco store an Asda store, a McColl’s and a petrol station forecourt as well as acting on the flagship Subway store on Oxford street. The team has completed leases on over 600 Subway stores.
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