Getting fashion products to customers involves entering into a series of business relationships – all of which require commercial agreements. We have special expertise in advising on supply and agency agreements. Our fashion clients benefit from our advice on concession, shop-in-shop and franchise agreements. We also know the tricks behind conditions of sale.
Our expertise
Our commercial experience covers advising on a variety of commercial and business transactions including:
- Analysing existing agency, distributorship, supply or franchise agreements and advising on any deficiencies or areas of improvement
- Negotiating and drafting agreements to formalise or vary the terms of existing agency, distributorship, supply or franchise arrangements
- Drafting standard terms and conditions of sale and purchase
- Advising on data protection and privacy requirements
- Advising on areas of digital commerce
Our experience
- Advised DKH Retail Limited (owners of the SUPERDRY brand) in preparing and negotiating franchise agreements for a number of Asian markets
- Prepared agency and distribution agreement for the following territories: Belgium, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands and South Korea
- Advising footwear agent on the taking of a new agency for the continental footwear brand
- Acting for footwear agent on the making of a claim under the Commercial Agents Regulation against a well-known brand.
Steve Sidkin: “He is the leading authority in the UK on Fashion Agency law, so the quality of services is second to none”, and “he is absolutely excellent – he clearly identified options and provided high quality and speedy communication.” Chambers UK
Key Contact
If you require assistance or need advice, please don't hesitate to reach out to the following key contacts:
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