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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.

 

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.

Hugh James retail sector services:

 

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

 

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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

 

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Contact

Philip DickenPhilip Dicken

Partner, Head of Indemnity and Corporate Risk Team

 

E philip.dicken@hughjames.com

T 029 2039 1071

 

 

 


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Contact

Philip Dicken

Philip Dicken 

Partner

 

E philip.dicken@hughjames.com

T 02920 391 000

 

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