Retail

“Manches is known for its extremely strong retail group.” The Legal 500

News and publications

Fashion industry lawyer partner promotion - 04/01/2012
Manches Thames Valley is delighted to announce the promotion of fashion industry expert Rachael Parman Read more...
Ann Summers and Marks and Spencers - a squeal too far - 06/05/2011
In the face of threatened legal action from Marks & Spencer, Ann Summers has been forced to withdraw its ‘Your S&M Squeal Deal’, a parody of the ‘Your M&S’ £10 Meal Deal. Read more...
The King is dead? - 28/09/2010
Burger King has been sold to private equity firm 3G Capital for $3.26bn (£2.1bn) Read more...

Have Human Rights triumphed over IP Rights? - 16/05/2011
The recent case of Plesner v Louis Vuitton demonstrates that a designer and retailer’s right to protection of its IP can, in certain circumstances, be subordinate to the artist’s right to free expression. Read more...
Landlord Insolvency: The Tables Turned - 30/03/2011
Key issues to consider where a landlord becomes insolvent Read more...
Brand Power - 03/09/2010
A recent survey of independent fashion retailers has revealed a marked trend towards brand consolidation in advance of SS11 Read more...