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The retail sector is one of the fastest changing sectors in the UK economy. It is also one of the most competitive. The issues facing retailers are complex and far-reaching.  With a dedicated retail sector resource supported by experts from across the business spectrum, we are able to provide comprehensive legal advice to our retail clients.

Importantly, our advice is not dry legalese, but is tailored to help clients achieve their business objectives. In fact, we believe that our commercial insight is one factor that sets us apart from our competitors.

Our credentials speak for themselves. From competition to planning to employment law, we have a record of advising retailers on the issues at the heart of their business, with particular strengths in corporate, property and IT advice. One area in which we specialise is advising on issues relating to multi-channel retailing. Retailing is a diverse industry, and our lawyers have the experience and knowledge needed to help with the complex process of setting up new and exciting channels.

Our commitment to and understanding of the retail sector means that we are well placed to address the constantly changing challenges facing retailers, investors and operators in this sector. Our client list includes some of the top names in UK retailing.

To view recent examples our deal and work experience please click here

Examples of our recent experience include:
  • advising Amazon on the drafting and negotiating its co-brand credit card deal with HBoS and various e-commerce and privacy issues
  • advising Links of London, the luxury jeweller, on the sale of its entire share capital for £45 million to global jewellery and fashion chain, Folli Follie
  • Advising Marks & Spencer on its ongoing stores acquisition programme including the “Simply Food”, “Home”, and “Outlet” fascias

Dolf Darnton
t +44 (0)117 917 3546
dolf.darnton@osborneclarke.com


Kalpesh Tanna
t +44 020 7105 7158
kalpesh.tanna@osborneclarke.com

 
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