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.

Upcoming session: 3rd July

Topics include:

  • Product regulation
  • Commercial disputes including cybersecurity
  • More to be confirmed.

You can also explore previous sessions below.

April 2025 Sessions

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Arbitration

Arbitration in the retail sector and failure to prevent fraud.

Part 1
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Supreme Court case

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

Part 2
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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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