Fashion

The UK’s fashion industry is one of its most creative sectors, with a well-deserved reputation for innovation.

Whatever role you play in this dynamic industry, Fladgate’s cross-firm team of legal specialists is well placed to enable you to respond to the opportunities presented in a multi-channel environment that now covers bricks and mortar, concessions, joint ventures, online boutiques and catalogue.

Our fashion team advises individuals and business in relation to the acquisition of real estate, the employment of staff, negotiations with suppliers, developing a brand, protecting and exploiting intellectual property rights, celebrity endorsements, e-commerce issues, licensing and franchising, distribution and agency agreements, corporate transactions and dispute resolution.

Our breadth of expertise is evident from our range of clients, which includes major luxury brands, well-known high street retailers, wholesalers, model agencies, hairstylists and colourists, designers, creative directors, and other senior executives, as well as investors in the fashion sector.

The partner-led, highly personalised service that is the hallmark of our firm’s approach ensures that our clients benefit from continuity, clear communication and the responsiveness of an effective business partner.