Specialalising in acquisition and real estate work, the ‘unparalleled’ team at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s retail and consumer group nonetheless advises on a wide range of retail mandates. The team is especially noted for its client roster, comprising major supermarkets and large shopping centre companies, among others. London based practice chair Marie Johnson advises on a range of corporate finance transactions, including M&A, restructurings, and joint ventures, both domestic and cross-border in nature. The dual-qualified (UK and US) Carol Osborne is also a key name to note for complex cross-border corporate work. Richard Shaw is recommended for his work advising on strategic commercial and outsourcing contracts.
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‘Very commercially focused - rather than just looking at the pure letter of the law, they help us achieve the desired outcome. Appreciates the human side of business and relationships. Expert unparalleled experience in luxury retail brands.’
‘Carol Osborne - exceptional. Carol not only takes the time to understand our industry and sector peculiarities, she is results driven. In that we achieve our desired outcome efficiently and effective. Also very pro-active and generous with her time.’
Key clients
- City Chic Collective
- Carrefour International Partnerships
- Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
- Woolovers
- The Crown Estate
- Tesco Stores Limited
- Tesco Pension Trustees Limited
- TKO/Areli
Work highlights
Advised Carrefour International Partnerships on its franchise arrangement with Electra Consumer Products.
Advised City Chic Collective on the disposal of assets of clothing brand Evans and its EMEA inventory to a UK retailer.
Representing URW a French real estate company on the mixed-use redevelopment in and around Westfield, London.
Lawyers
Practice head
Marie Johnson
Other key lawyers
Carol Osborne; Richard Shaw