DLA Piper

DLA Piper's retail and consumer practice group consists of practitioners from three sectors: fashion and retail, consumer goods, and food and beverage, representing large international and domestic companies alike. The practice is well-versed across jurisdictions given the firm’s global footprint, assisting clients on a range of matters, from supply chain, strategic alliances, joint ventures and licensing to providing regulatory and daily retail and consumer advice. The practice is co-led by Nick Rock, a specialist in EU, UK, and international environmental, health and safety, product regulatory, chemicals, ESG and climate change law. Chloe Forster, a transactional technology and strategic sourcing practitioner boasting vast experience in complex transactions for tech clients, and Sophie Lessar, focusing on retail financial services, digital retail matters, and the regulatory and compliance aspects in the financial space, are also practice heads. Veteran practitioner Ruth Hoy is a specialist for retail and fashion clients in IP matters.