Our lawyers have a range of expert knowledge gained through years of experience working with fast food and casual restaurant clients and fashion and sports retailers. We are a full-service law firm and work with businesses across the whole supply chain.
Our clients include government agencies, urban regeneration companies, local authorities, independent public bodies, clinical commissioning groups and police authorities.
Amanda French to head up retail and leisure at Clarke Willmott
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Experienced commercial property lawyer Amanda French has been appointed head of the retail and leisure sector team at Clarke Willmott – just a year after joining the firm.
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Our specialist cross-disciplinary team of solicitors have extensive experience delivering seamless, sector-focused legal advice on all aspects of energy generation.
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Amanda French, partner and head of retail at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, explores why online brands are increasingly wanting physical space and the key considerations for retailers looking to move to the high street.
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Amanda French
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To help our clients navigate the law and achieve the best possible outcome, our team is made up of solicitors who specialise in many different areas of law and business sectors.
A budget of mixed fortunes for Retail, Leisure and Hospitality businesses
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Announcements made by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the autumn budget appear to be a mixed bag for businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) sector.
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Amanda French
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The Office for National Statistics has published data showing the impact on the hospitality sector. In 2019, the hospitality sector represented 3% of the UK economy, contributing £59.3billion worth of revenue and employing £2.3million.
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HMV reinvention points the way forward for bricks and mortar retail
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HMV’s reinvention under new ownership shows that traditional “bricks and mortar” stores have a bright – albeit different – future on the UK high street, according to our leading retail lawyer, Amanda French.
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Amanda French
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Next on the agenda – the fight for equal pay within the retail sector
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Next has become the latest retailer to find itself involved in equal pay campaign after shop floor staff submitted hundreds of claims to the Employment Tribunal.
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