Dentons offers clients a large retail and consumer team with expert knowledge, as one of the market’s largest as a practice. Able to call upon their massive firm network stretching over 80 countries, the team operates cross-practice with their competition, IP, real estate, dispute resolution, corporate and commercial and employment teams to advise some of the largest and most recognisable retail and consumer brands in the country. The practice is well-versed in a range of retail and consumer matters, from general daily advisory work to franchising, supply chain, and being appointed to the legal panels of major retailers. Scott Singer, a TMT practitioner focusing on commercial contracts, IT, and data privacy law, and James Batham, a veteran in real estate litigation and representing global brands, lead the practice. Standout practitioner Anna Copeman heads the firm’s IP practice and adds value to the retail team’s contentious and non-contentious capabilities.
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Testimonials
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‘The team at Dentons are highly skilled individuals.'
'Their knowledge of the sector is above and beyond, and they are meticulous with their advice whilst also remaining commercial to ensure compliance in very difficult areas.'
‘They are knowledgeable, commercial and deliver high quality work with quick turnaround.'
Key clients
- John Lewis Partnership plc (including Waitrose)
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets plc (including Sainsbury's Bank and Argos)
- Marks & Spencer plc
- Holland and Barrett
- Royal Mail Group
- Frasers Group plc (including Sports Direct)
- Sky
- Swatch Group Limited
- TJX Inc (TK Max and Homesense)
- American Eagle Outfitters Inc
Work highlights
Advised M&S on the planning strategy for redevelopment of the Marble Arch store to provide a flagship department store and office building with a new pedestrian arcade, public realm improvements and a new public square.
Advise John Lewis Partnership on the extension of its Google Cloud relationship and the procurement of licences for Google Workspace and Gemini.
Appointed by The Swatch Group to defend 20 simultaneous revocation attacks against core trade marks, brought by Samsung following a successful High Court claim brought by Swatch.
Lawyers
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Practice head
James Batham; Scott Singer
Other key lawyers
Anna Copeman; Tristan Jonckheer; Jennifer Cass