For many, the question is which country will be the first to exit the Eurozone. Whether an existing Eurozone member jumps or is pushed is irrelevant. The consequences for many businesses are likely to be severe. This is particularly so because there is...

In a surprise decision, KAREN MILLEN has failed to prevent the use of the domain name karenmillenoutletonline.com by Danny Cullen, an individual based in the USA. The complaint was unsuccessful because KAREN MILLEN failed to provide evidence to support the...

You can choose your image but not your regulator The Advertising Standards Authority is becoming increasingly active in regulating fashion ads. Marc Jacobs, internet retailer Drop Dead, and H&M are just the latest fashion companies to be subject to...

PANDORA designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished and modern jewellery. PANDORA jewellery is sold in more than 55 countries on six continents through over 10,000 points of sale, including close to 500 PANDORA branded concept stores. Founded in 1982...

Upstaging her dresses, Vivienne Westwood’s tax affairs have recently featured in the press.  It has been reported that: In 2002, Ms. Westwood’s UK business sold the rights to her trademarks to a Luxembourg company, which she controls, for...

This year our seminar will help you avoid the problems which can arise when recruiting. At the same time we turn to the online world in terms of how you can both maximise sales and minimise risks and engage with the customers of tomorrow. In our annual...

The law on cookies changed on 26 May 2011. However, the new law was only passed by Parliament three weeks beforehand so website operators had little time to work out what changes needed to be made and how to implement them. Because of this,...

FW advised SuperGroup PLC (“SuperGroup”), the owner of the Superdry brand and one of the UK's fastest growing international branded retailers, on the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of its Benelux and France franchise and...

Reports from fashion companies continue to be mixed. While some in the fashion industry are benefiting from the green shoots of recovery, others continue to face the prospect of insolvency.   In this environment taking the right steps for growth...

Congratulations to FW client SuperGroup who received the Smaller Multiple Retailer of the Year award at the Drapers Awards on 17 November.  For further information on how FW have been working with SuperGroup please click here  and for more...

  Dealing with Distributors Thursday 29 April at 4.30pm It's very appealing - the idea of having a distributor for your brand.  You sell to them, they pay you, and they sort out the market. It can be great way of growing a fashion brand -...

As featured in the Mail on Sunday Sunday March 28 2010 SUPERDRY ISSUES WRITS TO 'COPYCAT' DESIGNERS Supergroup, the parent company of clothing retailer Superdry, has issued a series of writs against rivals it alleges have copied its designs....

Leading City law firm Fox Williams has acted in the highest profile retail IPO of the year by advising existing client, SuperGroup PLC (“SuperGroup” or the “Company”) on its £125 million fundraising and listing on the main...

Fox Williams recently successfully obtained a settlement for Addict against the owner of the Location brand.  Addict complained that Location had infringed its rights by copying a camouflage pattern designed by She One and used by Addict on many of...

Wednesday 14 October 2009 Fashion law trends - what to know this season Reports from fashion companies continue to be mixed. While some in the fashion industry are benefiting from the green shoots of recovery, others continue to face the prospect of...

Dreamgirl International is recognized as a leading international manufacturer and marketer of high quality contemporary costumes and lingerie.   When FA Simms was appointed as administrator to Gotlingerie Limited (Dreamgirl International 's UK...

Key Capital Partners (KCP) has backed the buy-in management buy-out of premium street fashion business, Sabotage Limited, in a £3.6 million deal. The investment from KCP also includes an element of development capital. Trading as Fly53, Sabotage...

Primark reaches an out of court settlement with Laundry Athletics, the owner of Superdry. Laundry Athletics alleged that Primark had copied elements of a Superdry leather jacket, which had been worn by footballer David Beckham. ...

Arcadia Group Brands has agreed a compromise with Laundry Athletics over its alleged copying of an iconic Superdry branded leather jacket famously worn by David Beckham. Laundry Athletics had threatened Arcadia Group Brands with legal action in respect of...

Superdry’s success has been recognised at the annual Draper’s awards 2008. Held in November, the award for "Young fashion brand of the year" was a hotly contested category, with competition such as...

The attached article examines the effects of the credit crunch on commercial property, focusing on those businesses operating in the retail sector. It appeared in January's edition of Lingerie Buyer.    Click here to...

Protecting your position Principal and agent should have a win:win relationship.  But sometimes that’s not how it works out.  It’s important therefore to know what rights the agent has, and how to deal with the situation. Our...

Protecting and growing  your business in a difficult climate The fashion industry is facing difficult economic times. Consumer demand is stalling and costs are rising.  Many well known high street brands...

British luxury brand Jaeger reports 22% jump in full year underlying profits, boosted by strong UK and international demand – UK designer Paul Smith signs three-year suit supply deal with Manchester United - J Sainsbury Plc, posts 28.4%...

UKTI ASEAN RETAIL SEMINAR: ASIA HOUSE, 63 NEW CAVENDISH STREET, LONDON W1G 7LP THURSDAY 8 TH MAY 2008 Draft event programme (as at 14 th April 2008) 09:00    Refreshments 09:30    Opening remarks  ...