Retail

At Penningtons Manches Cooper, we have extensive expertise in the retail sector, advising a diverse range of clients, from prominent high-street brands to specialist luxury retailers. Our multidisciplinary team is well-versed in the complexities of retail law, providing comprehensive support across corporate, commercial, intellectual property, employment, real estate, immigration, and regulatory matters.

Our lawyers have significant practical experience within the sector, including direct industry experience and secondments to retail businesses. Active participation in key organisations such as the British Retail Consortium, the HR Retail Circle and the Fashion Business Club further enhances our ability to offer commercially relevant, up-to-date advice.

We assist retailers at every stage of their operations, from acquiring high-street leases and managing extensive real estate portfolios, to providing strategic counsel during business acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, and refinancing projects. Our commercial contracts team helps retailers navigate complex supplier, distribution, technology and franchise arrangements, ensuring that agreements complement robust business objectives.

Our employment experts offer proactive support in HR management, workforce planning, and working conditions, as well as representation in employment tribunals, upholding compliance in this critical area. Additionally, we provide robust guidance on brand protection, intellectual property rights, data privacy, and regulatory issues, ensuring that businesses remain safeguarded against legal and reputational risks in both online and physical retail channels.

By combining industry-specific insight with practical legal solutions, we deliver the expertise retailers need to adapt, innovate, and flourish in an ever-evolving commercial landscape.