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Travers Smith LLP

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With particular strength in corporate and commercial advice, the cross-departmental retail team at Travers Smith LLP is instructed by a roster of domestic and international retail clients across multiple industries, including food and beverage, automotive, and fashion. The ‘wonderful’ Adrian West oversees the group and advises on domestic and cross-border M&A, demergers, and joint ventures, as well as offering strategic corporate advice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We receive outstanding support from the retail team at Travers. Their sector knowledge and experience set them apart.’

  • ‘Adrian West is wonderful to work with. Nothing is ever too much trouble and we always feel completely supported by Adrian and the wider team.’

Key clients

  • McColl's Retail Group
  • SSP
  • Auto Trader
  • Burger King
  • Itsu
  • Storeshield

Work highlights

  • Advising an investment vehicle backed by Burger King UK on its acquisition of the Karali Group.
  • Advising Itsu on its expansion into France.
  • Advising the McColl's Group on its restructuring negotiations with stakeholders and the recent sale of its business to Morrisons, which was transacted via an administration sale.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Adrian West