Retail

Retail is one of the most dynamic business sectors. As markets becomes ever more sophisticated and international, the pressure on retailers to constantly remain one step ahead of their competition is huge. The sector is often under pressure from economic factors, changing fashions, the demand of consumers, and technological advances.

Although retailers need to adapt and be vigilant of these potential threats to their market and customers, the sector also provides tremendous opportunities for those who have foresight and a deep understanding of consumers.

Retail

Lawrence Graham's client list includes a number market leading retailers and owners and operators of retail assets which operate both in the UK and internationally. Our services for these clients include:

Retail

Lawrence Graham is acknowledged as one of the leading retail teams. In addition to retailers themselves, we also act for owners and operators of large shopping centres, retail parks and high street retail portfolios.

Shopping centres and retail parks are a particular challenge to the asset manager and real estate professional, with special expertise needed to ensure their successful operation. We have unrivalled experience of shopping centres and have been an active member of the BCSC for many years, including serving on the council's main board.

Our extensive retail experience includes hypermarkets, regional shopping centres, factory outlets and large retail store portfolios. We advise major property companies, retailers and institutions on all aspects of retail ownership. As well as retail acquisitions, disposals, funding, development and ongoing shopping centre and retail park management, we have experience in the specialist area of refurbishment.

For many years we have acted on shopping centres for:

Legal & General
USS
NFUM
AXA
Threadneedle
Development Securities
Canada Life
Bracknell Regeneration LP
Hermes
Lend Lease
LaSalle Investment Management

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Commercial contracts

"Lawrence Graham LLP has a broad UK client base and a focus on the developing IT and outsourcing industry in India. Collectively the team acts for six of India’s top ten technology companies, as well as household names such as Body Shop and Carpetright." - The Legal 500 UK

Real estate

"This firm is recognised for its handling of real estate work for a range of developers and occupants, especially in the retail and hotel sectors. The real estate group also draws upon the firm's wider strengths in property finance, planning, construction and environment. One satisfied client says: "They have a real understanding of our business, and a good approach to commerciality and risk. They know what matters to us, and what we are not worrying about." Key clients of the firm include Sainsbury's, AXA, Legal & General and Threadneedle.

"Jon Lloyd is recognised for his particular expertise in advising on all aspects of real estate development projects. Sources say: "He is laid-back, quite reserved in a nice way - not a pompous lawyer.

"Rabinder Chaggar has been advising Sainsbury's on £750 million of foodstore developments, including notable sites in Sutton, Greenwich and Bicester, as well as a £250 million sale and leaseback programme. Clients say that "he is a very competent lawyer - I can trust him to cover all the bases."" - Chambers UK 2013

"Lawrence Graham LLP adopts ‘a practical approach’ and ‘knows what the client is looking for’. Retail is a key strength, notably shopping centres, where work included advising Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd on the purchase and development of approximately £750m worth of outlets. Other clients include Hermes and Debenhams. Department head Richard Miles, Rabinder Chaggar and Jon Lloyd ‘provide a very good service’." - The Legal 500 UK 2012

Construction

"Lawrence Graham LLP provides ‘practical and cost-effective advice’. It recently acted for J Sainsbury on a £70m partnership development scheme in Bicester. The firm also has a strong institutional and funds client base, including AXA Sun Life and Legal & General, and has seen an increase in projects with forward funding structures. Philip Baker is the main contact." - The Legal 500 UK