With a team that comprises a cross-section of practitioners capable in corporate, real estate, commercial and IP, disputes, and employment retail, Browne Jacobson LLP has a well-versed retail and consumer practice group. The practice comprises a subgroup focus on a variety of sectors, from fashion and beauty, FMCG to supply chain, leisure, and hospitality and wellness, advising leading and independent luxury brands, online retailers, and consumer goods companies alike. Caroline Green, with over three decades of experience in commercial contracts and strategic real estate matters in retail and supply chain matters, leads the practice alongside Emma Roake, an expert in brands, retailers, agents, and distributors in commercial agreements and disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘The team stands out for its industry knowledge within fashion and retail and are therefore able to provide not only legal advice but also practical guidance on how best to structure your distribution set-up.'
‘Emma Roake is very pleasant to work with and very knowledgeable about distribution systems and retail best practices.’
‘We have worked with this team for a number of years and as a result they have an excellent knowledge of our business. Their strengths include their speed of response to enquiries, commercial acumen, ability to translate technical legal language into relevant business information and their personable working style.'
'The team provided our business with bespoke training in some key legal matters important to our sales and marketing teams, which was extremely valuable and relevant to a business that is consumer facing.’
‘Very high level of legal expertise in an assortment of different areas.'
'They have an ability to relate their legal knowledge to the commercial practicalities of our business and are personable in their working style, resulting in a team-like atmosphere.'
Key clients
- Louis Vuitton
- Christian Dior
- Sephora
- Walgreens Boots Alliance (Boots)
- Frasers Group (Sports Direct, GAME etc)
- The Range
- Castore
- John Smedley
- Hunter Douglas including Hillarys Blinds
- Vision Express
- Games Workshop
- M&M Direct
- Iconic London
- DPD
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Caroline Green; Emma Roake
Other key lawyers
Sarah Parkinson; Suki Tonks; Susan Voice; Rebecca Toates