Retail

As lawyers with particular strength in the retail sector, we react quickly to the needs of our clients in this fast-moving, constantly evolving industry.

These needs typically include:

• set-up
• ownership and financing issues
• the physical environment that the retailer operates in
• personnel and resourcing issues
• protection of the business whether it be in terms of competition or branding
• use of technology to support the business
• mechanisms to assist in customer knowledge and business growth

Property is often a substantial capital asset and always a significant expense, so it must be managed, acquired and disposed of effectively. Acquisition, for example, could mean buying units that are still being developed, where the construction and subsequent fit-out contracts are vital. There could also be town and country planning, highways and environmental issues.