England - London • Industry focus
Freeths LLP
Freeths LLP’s cross-office retail and consumer team is well versed in work relating to sustainability, strategic partnerships and M&A, as well as covering IP disputes, acting for trade bodies, start-ups, and established brands. Philippa Dempster heads the practice and advises on commercial agreements, including outsourcing, franchising, supply chain agreements, and logistics issues. Managing associate Jessica Matthews is recommended for her expertise advising clients in the luxury goods and technology industries.
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Key clients
- Aldi
- PVH
- Shoe Zone Retail Limited
- Travis Perkins
- TALA
- Lyle & Scott Limited
- Time Products (UK) Limited
- Unilever
- Paul Smith Limited
- L’Oreal
- Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company Limited (“CMBC”)
- Scotch Corner Designer Village
- Poundstretcher
- Pukka Pies
- Dreams
- Wickes
- Magnet Limited
- Self-Portrait
- JOSEPH
- Euro Garages
- Alumier Labs UK Limited
- Hello Fresh UK
Work highlights
- Assisting PVH with the negotiation of contracts with Heathrow Airport and various suppliers of customer services, payment services and operational support in order to set up a new retail reserve and collect model for Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.
- Successfully settled a major trade mark and passing off claim for fashion brand Lyle & Scott against American Eagle Outfitters.
- Advising influencer Grace Beverley on the follow-on and angel investments, following on from successful assistance with a seed investment of £4.2m to expand her fast-growing sustainable activewear label.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philippa Dempster