A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman advises many of the world’s leading businesses in the Consumer and Retail sector, helping them to capitalise on evolving opportunities whilst navigating complex challenges and regulation. We work with a broad range of businesses making a mark in the Consumer & Retail sector, be it in consumer goods, food and beverage, apparel and luxury goods, food and clothing retailing, or leisure and hospitality.

The Consumer and Retail industry as a whole is undergoing exceptional change as businesses seek to keep pace with rapid technological advancement, heightened competition, the rise of connected consumers, trade disruptions, ESG pressures and proliferating regulation. It is critical for our clients to respond to these opportunities and challenges to establish and maintain their competitive advantage.

We understand the importance of staying ahead of these developments and our multidisciplinary global team is dedicated to helping businesses in this sector achieve their strategic objectives whilst navigating the complex regulatory landscape and protecting their interests.

We support our clients in the Consumer and Retail sector in all major areas of their businesses, from strategic growth and building partnerships, to brand and data optimization and management, e-commerce strategies, consumer and commercial disputes, competition, regulatory compliance and cybersecurity. We advise businesses on their ESG issues, including on diligence and risk management across their supply chain. We also guide our clients through their commercial transactions, including franchising, logistics and distribution.

The combination of our legal expertise, deep sector understanding and industry insights guarantees our clients the highest quality advice.