Retail
In the fast moving world of retail, you require
legal advice that can support and, in many cases, drive tough
commercial decisions.
The specialist team of
retail lawyers at Hugh James brings competitive advantage through
understanding the issues driving the retail industry.
Lawyers for the retail sector
We deliver on a wide range of legal issues - always mindful of
commercial decision-making and delivering value for money. We
share retail know-how to ensure we are up-to-date with matters of
importance concerning retailers. Our advice is informed and
astute.
1.
Corporate
Hugh James delivers a range of
corporate services to the retail world. Our commitment to service
excellence, our pragmatic advice and our transaction management
dynamics make Hugh James a leading choice for retailers.
Our corporate expertise to retailers includes:
- expertise in the acquisition and disposal of brands and retail
operations
- funding issues to help finance or refinance retail
operations
- directors obligations and corporate governance
- secretarial duties
Read more about our Corporate service
2.
Employment
As with most businesses control of
employment costs is fundamental to business success. Hugh James
delivers astute advice to retailers on all areas of employment law
to assist in controlling costs and delivering margins. Our
services include advising on equal opportunities and diversity
issues, managing change and business reorganization, TUPE and all
types of employee incentives. If matters escalate we can assist on
all aspects of employment litigation, including dispute resolution.
We have a strong reputation for handling complex contentious work
and High Court litigation.
Read more about our Employment
services
3. Property
Hugh James have extensive
experience of working with developers and occupiers on all forms of
retail property including town centre schemes, out-of-town, edge of
town, transport hubs, regional shopping centres and factory
outlets.
We advise on portfolio cost
control, outsourcing, and structured finance, and have a specialist
property dispute resolution team to deliver cost-effective
solutions to your problem leases.
We have acted for retailers across
the country on a wide range of property occupation issues –
delivering effective occupier solutions to achieve substantial cost
savings.
Read more about our Commercial property services
4. Commercial
Hugh James specialist retail team delivers astute and valued
advice on a wide range of commercial matters for retailers
including:
- advertising
- branding, trade marks, and other intellectual property
- commercial agreements & contract control (ICM)
- commercial disputes
- consumer protection
- data protection
- e-commerce
- franchising
- ICT
- outsourcing
Read more about our
Commercial services
5. Claims Handling
Hugh James offers specialist
solutions to retailers for claims handling and debt recovery.
Our cutting edge technology enables us to offer innovative
cost-saving solutions to help retailers minimise losses and recover
cash.
Read more about our Insurance
claims handling services
Hugh James retail sector
experience
Hugh James has represented
retail businesses from the single stores to department stores, from
multiple retailers to online retailers.
- Our lead-in times are effective
- Our services are efficient
- Our quality control is excellent
- Our client loyalty is high
- We deliver value