Our services
We provide legal advice within the retail sector on a whole range of legal issues facing a UK or international retailing group.
The team is made up of a cross-discipline group of lawyers at all levels of qualification. This includes ex in-house legal counsel and experienced practitioners accustomed to providing advice to retail sector clients.
Retail property – town centre edge of town and out-of-town retail parks:

• Lettings


• Individual and portfolio sales and purchases


• Development


• Sale and leasebacks


• Re-gearing of leases


• Portfolio and management work

All corporate matters, including:

• Mergers, acquisitions and disposals


• Management buy-outs and buy-ins


• Corporate finance (equity and debt financing and refinancing)


• Company administration and general company law compliance


• Employment and HR Issues


• Commercial contracts, franchising and outsourcing


• IP and brand issues – acquisitions and disposals, protection and infringement


• IT and e-commerce issues faced by retailers


• Commercial and property litigation advice

What our clients say about us
“Howes Percival LLP’s commercial property team goes from strength to strength, attracting high-calibre new partners. This propels Howes Percival LLP’s retail and development capabilities to a new high.”
Legal 500

“The team has a nascent retail practice, advising mainly on property management and site acquisitions.”
Chambers and Partners