Taylor Wessing has a reputable retail and consumer practice group that is well-regarded in the retail and luxury fashion space, especially in IP and commercial, data, and the advisory sectors. From e-commerce retailers and online brands to traditional brick and mortar stores, the team counts some of the most recognised consumer labels in the UK and beyond. The practice is led by Jason Rawkins, a specialist in IP, trade marks, and design rights, working for some of the largest brands globally. Alongside him is Ian Moore, a corporate expert in cross-border M&A, private equity and venture capital, and Edward Story, a key advisor to UK and international businesses on investment, M&A, corporate real estate and general corporate matters.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Key clients
- Ede and Ravenscroft
- Notpla
- Inditex
- Pulpatronics
- Vinted
- Deliciously Ella Ltd
- LoveCrafts
- Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
Work highlights
Advised Vinted, Europe’s leading second-hand fashion platform, on a €340m secondary share sale led by TPG.
Advise Inditex's UK portfolio (Zara and other outlets), handling appeal oppositions (ZAREUS and ZARZAR) to the appointed person, in addition to working on an EU case involving parallel actions in the UK and EU regarding Pasta ZARA, and advising Inditex on design and copyright disputes.
Advised Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield on its joint venture with TOCA Football to expand TOCA social venues across Europe.
Practice head
Edward Story; Jason Rawkins; Ian Moore
Other key lawyers
Roland Mallinson