Retail

Services and Expertise

We advise some of Australia's largest retailers on a range of commercial matters, including branding and brand protection, property management, trade practices and the supply chain.

We work with our clients from the inception of their ideas through the manufacture, distribution, promotion and retail sale of their products, and throughout the operation of their businesses.

Our retail expertise includes protecting our clients' trade marks, designs and copyright. We also advise on property matters (such as leasing and acquisitions), workplace relations (including occupational health and safety), corporate structures and dispute resolution. In addition, we assist with mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations and drafting, initial public offerings and other capital raising schemes.

We are also experienced in advising on the complex legal issues surrounding the supply chain, the selling process, advertising and marketing campaigns, and our clients' obligations to compete within the law.

Our association with the retail industry includes our position as a Gold Associate Member of the Bulky Goods Retailers Association (BGRA), a national body representing a group of retailers. This association ensures we stay ahead of industry developments and opportunities, and enhances our knowledge and understanding of the retail sector. One of our lawyers is the minute-taker for BGRA, allowing us to remain actively involved with retailers Australia-wide. In addition, we contribute to industry publications such as Inside Retailing on a regular basis.

We offer a national service and advise on issues arising in jurisdictions across Australia.

Areas of Industry Expertise

Our expertise covers:

• commercial matters, including contract negotiations and drafting, trade practices and the supply chain
• the manufacture, distribution, promotion and retail sale of products
• workplace relations, including employment contracts, workplace policies and procedures, and occupational health and safety
• product guarantees and warranties
• property matters, including leasing, acquisitions and disposals, and property management
• intellectual property, including trade marks, designs and copyright
• corporate structures
• mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and other capital raisings
• legal issues related to advertising and marketing campaigns and trade promotions
• obligations to compete.

Complementary Services

As well as legal services, we offer clients a range of complementary services including:

• conducting seminars for retail and operations staff on relevant topics
• providing lawyers on secondment
• providing regular updates on changes to laws affecting retail clients
• facilitating introductions to other clients where synergies may evolve.