Retail

Employment and HR issues

Dealing with attendance, performance, and conduct issues are an unfortunate part of the job for many managers in retail. We guide you through these issues and provide representation should a dispute escalate into a tribunal claim. From standard documentation like employment contracts to advice on changes to the national minimum wage and default retirement age, we assist in all aspects of employment law.

Health and safety

Retailers have a duty of care to provide a safe environment for both customers and employees. We advise on measures that can be put in place and precautions you can take to keep yourself covered, such as implementing a system of inspections and assessments. Should a claim be made against you, we can also help defend your case.

Brand management

Retaining exclusivity for your brand image is crucial as is ensuring your brand development and management activities are compliant with organisations such as the Advertising Standards Authority, the Office for Fair Trading and Trading Standards. Whether it’s potential conflict with pre-existing brands, trademark prosecution or intellectual property protection, we can help safeguard your products and services.

Business law & contracts

From advising on banking and funding documentation to joint ventures, acquisitions and commercial contracts, our team assists in keeping your business sustainable and your projects on track. We also advise on the preparation of partnership and shareholders’ agreements and provide associated advice on exit strategy and succession planning which are particularly important if your retail business is family-owned, employee-owned or owner-managed.

Online, mobile and digital

For retailers, the relevance of online, mobile and digital methods of customer interaction and marketing cannot be underestimated. This comes with a number of legal considerations, from commercial contracts, consumer protection legislation and managing personal data to relationships with service providers or developers, and we ensure your activities are compliant. We offer an Online, Mobile and Digital package which includes a fixed-price compliance review service to assist businesses in identifying and addressing areas where remedial action is required.

Planning, environmental & construction

Should you want to create a new outdoor seating area, extend or renovate your current premises or construct entirely new premises, we advise on a full range of services from negotiating and drafting planning agreements to preparing for a planning appeal.