We know the importance of understanding how the law applies to retail operations. The skills required are broad and varied and include: direct selling, health and safety, out-sourcing, brand protection, product liability, regulatory issues and mergers and acquisitions (to name but a few). In this context clients require commercial advice - lawyers who know how the law applies to a client's business.
Our clients in the retail sector include:
- Bodum
- IM Properties
- Lyle & Scott
- Npower
Some notable work includes acting on or advising:
- Bodum: undertaking an anti-counterfeiting programme in respect of infringing products
- Harris Watson Holdings plc: in respect of the acquisitions of:
- IM Properties plc in respect of the acquisitions of the following shopping centres:
- Nicholson’s Shopping Centre in Maidenhead for £40,600,000
- Marlowes Shopping Centre in Hemel Hempstead was subsequently sold in 2004 for £68,500,000
- Wolsey Place Shopping Centre in Woking for £80,000,000
Our retail team includes experts across a broad range of disciplines, including 5 partners and 4 associates. Key contacts are: Richard Wrigley, partner and head of retail team, corporate/M&A; Andrew Adams, partner, dispute resolution; Helen Driscoll, partner, intellectual property and Smita Jamdar, partner, education.
Other information:
Martineau is also an Associate Member of the Direct Selling Association and the Anti-Counterfeiting Group.
Please contact Helen Driscoll on helen.driscoll@martineau-uk.com or 0870 763 1635 for more information or advice.