Our specialists have wide ranging experience of supporting clients in the retail sector. Members of our commercial property team are regularly involved in advising retailers and investors who are buying or selling property. They have a proven track record of meeting challenging deadlines. The team has advised on a number of transactions involving shopping centres.
When you are buying or selling a retail business, our corporate team can assist with the negotiation of the business transfer agreement.
Many of our retail clients rely on internet sales. We can advise you on the steps needed to protect your e-commerce business and to comply with the regulatory requirements that apply to on-line trading. We can also advise you on finalising agreements with your suppliers and others with whom you do business.
The protection of trade marks is crucial to many retailers. Our intellectual property and information technology team has a wealth of experience in helping clients protect their trade marks in the UK and worldwide.
Our employment team keeps retail businesses up to date with the raft of new employment law regulations. We also offer specialist pro-active advice on avoiding or resolving conflict through alternative routes including negotiation and mediation.
Our immigration team can help you on all aspects of recruiting and employing workers from outside the European Economic Area. The team has unrivalled experience in sponsor licence and immigration compliance issues and can ensure you get the right people in the right place at the right time.