Retail Law

The Michelmores Retail Team is a dedicated team of lawyers drawn from across the firm, established to meet the particular needs of our clients within the retail sector.

Michelmores Retail Conference held in Oct 2011

We understand the specific challenges and requirements placed on those operating within the industry. As a client, you can expect proactive and seamless advice on all aspects of your business, including:

Property

We can advise on all issues relating to the management and use of land and property, including the sale and purchase of property, development of land, renewal and acquisition of leases, and planning/environmental issues.

Employment

Employment law touches all levels of business. We offer proactive and commercial advice on all aspects of the employment relationship, from the drafting of complex contractual or policy documentation to the resolution of a sensitive employee claim. We also offer tailored in-house training for business owners and line managers.

Competition

We will help you to maximise your commercial opportunities, providing advice on all aspects of the supply chain, including purchase and distributorship agreements, and the UK and EU competition law issues that affect your business.

Intellectual property

Protecting your brand is vital for any business. We handle matters including registering trade marks, managing brand strategy, brand/product licensing and franchising arrangements. We also deal with all aspects of IT law, from assisting with online trading to advising on major IT infrastructure projects.

Corporate/Commercial

We will guide your business through the most important stages of its development and operation, with advice on trading structures and financing and investment agreements. We also handle a wide range of commercial disputes, such as breach of contract claims, regulatory disputes and high value and strategic disputes. 

Dispute Resolution

We have the experience to deal with the entire range of disputes and contentious issues that you might encounter, from commercial disputes to property issues. Our advice is driven by our commercial expertise and by our understanding of your needs and objectives, creating solutions and avoiding needless litigation.

For more information on how we can help your business, please contact Rob Nicholson, Head of Retail, at rob.nicholson@michelmores.com.