Retail & Fashion Solicitors
Industries
Gurve Legal offers innovative legal solutions to keep your retail or fashion business thriving.
Our team is well-versed in the retail and fashion industry and their legal rules, frameworks, and compliance requirements. Moreover, our team also ensures you get the best advice on your specific business needs with the most up-to-date information to stay compliant and successful. We are always here to advise and help with everything, from drafting clear return policies to dealing with supplier agreements and resolving disputes, we work hand in hand with you to optimise and ensure smooth operations without legal fines or hindrances.
Our Retail and Fashion Legal Services
Commercial Contracts and Terms of Trade
Strong contracts protect your business at every stage of the supply chain. We draft and negotiate the agreements that keep your trading relationships on solid ground.
- Supplier and manufacturer agreements
- Distribution and agency contracts
- Website and marketplace terms and conditions
- Returns, refunds and consumer terms
- Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
Intellectual Property and Brand Protection
Your brand name, logo and designs are often your most valuable asset. We help you register and defend them, including through trademark registration and enforcement, so competitors and counterfeiters cannot trade on your reputation.
- Trademark registration and renewal
- Design rights for products and packaging
- Copyright protection for creative content
- Cease and desist action against infringers
- Brand licensing and collaboration agreements
Commercial Leases and Retail Premises
Whether you are opening your first shop or negotiating a lease renewal across several sites, the terms of your premises agreement have a lasting effect on your business. We regularly advise commercial landlords and tenants on retail leases.
- Lease negotiation for shops and units
- Rent reviews and lease renewals
- Break clauses and dilapidations
- Pop-up and short-term retail agreements
- Landlord and tenant disputes
Supplier and Distribution Disputes
When a supplier fails to deliver, or a distribution arrangement breaks down, fast and commercial advice limits the damage to your business. We aim to resolve disputes without unnecessary cost wherever possible.
- Contract breach and non-performance claims
- Product quality and delivery disputes
- Negotiation and mediation
- Court proceedings where needed
- Debt recovery from trade customers
Employment and HR Support
Retail and fashion businesses rely on the right people at the right time, from seasonal shop staff to design and buying teams. We help you manage that relationship with confidence, drawing on our HR advisory service.
- Employment contracts and staff handbooks
- Disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Redundancies and restructuring
- Zero hours and flexible working arrangements
- Settlement agreements
Corporate and Investment Support
As your business grows, so does the complexity of the legal work behind it. We support retail and fashion businesses through funding rounds, acquisitions and changes in ownership.
- Equity fundraising and investor agreements
- Business acquisitions and disposals
- Shareholder and partnership agreements
- Management buyouts
- Corporate governance and structuring
Regulatory Compliance and Consumer Law
Retailers face a growing list of legal obligations, from data protection to consumer rights. We keep your business compliant without slowing down day-to-day trading.
- UK GDPR and data protection compliance
- Consumer rights and distance selling rules
- Product safety and labelling requirements
- Advertising and marketing compliance
- Import and export regulations
Why Choose Gurve Legal
We Act for Both Sides of the Deal
Many firms only advise brand owners or only advise suppliers. We work with both, which means we understand how retail agreements are negotiated from every angle and can anticipate where disputes are likely to arise.
Plain English Advice, No Large-Firm Fees
You get direct access to experienced solicitors who explain your options clearly, without jargon or inflated City rates. Our advice is built around what actually helps your business make a decision.
Support Across the Full Supply Chain
From sourcing and manufacturing through to sale and after-sales service, we cover the legal issues that arise at every stage of the retail and fashion lifecycle, not just the headline transactions.
Built for SMEs and Growing Brands
Our clients range from single-site independent retailers to multi-brand fashion groups. We scale our advice to match your size and stage, so you are never paying for more than you need.
Speak to Our Team Today
If you run a retail or fashion business in London and need practical legal support, we are ready to help. Get in touch for a free consultation and find out how we can protect your business as it grows.