The Retail LAB

Our Retail and Consumer group run 'The Retail LAB' which is a training programme specifically designed for in-house lawyers within the retail sector. 

This is a great opportunity for team members to build on their technical and soft skill set, network with industry peers, and share ideas.

2025 sessions

Our 2025 Retail LAB sessions are now complete. View this summary video of our October 2025 Retail LAB collaboration with the E-commerce forum. You can also explore previous sessions below.

July 2025 Sessions

Upcoming legislation

Spotlight on the UK's Product Regulation and Metrology Bill; and the new EU Product Liability Directive and implications for UK reform

Part 1
Product regulation

Recent and upcoming reforms to product regulations impacting the retail industry

Part 2
Data protection

Cyber security: protecting customer data and managing reputational impact for the retail sector

Part 3
Tech and legal

Embracing legal tech and AI within retail in-house legal teams

Part 4

April 2025 Sessions

Arbitration

Arbitration in the retail sector and failure to prevent fraud.

Part 1
Supreme Court case

Lessons for the retail sector from Sky v SkyKick Supreme court trade mark case.

Part 2
DMCCA update

Changes to the Unfair Commercial Practices regime.

Part 3

September 2024 Sessions

Payment regulation

What does the Labour government mean for the retail sector? And payment regulation for retails. 

Part 1
Data success

The role of in-house counsel in delivering success in data driven business models

Part 2
Insolvency

An introduction to insolvency procedures

Part 3

May 2024 Sessions

Commercial

Key consumer issues arising from the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill

Part 1
Decarbonisation

Environmental claims and mitigating greenwashing risks in the UK

Part 2
Brand

Launching a new brand: Top tips from an IP perspective

Part 3

February 2024 sessions

Product regulation

Responding to product issues and the risks of regulatory investigations

Part 1
Commercial

Looking ahead - an update on digital advertising.

 

 

Part 2
Building resilience
Part 3
I thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and found them incredibly helpful and informative. The programme was well organised and covered topics and areas which affect all in-house teams. - - ASOS attendee
It was great to meet others in similar roles - thanks for arranging a great programme! Charlotte Tilbury - Retail LAB attendee
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