Companies of all sizes, investors, private equity firms and investment banks rely on the significant experience of Shearman & Sterling’s Retail team — in mergers and acquisitions, capital-raising, corporate, tax and litigation matters — for their most crucial and complex transactions in the retail and consumer sector around the world.

In such a global industry, economic and regulatory challenges can have far-reaching impact. Our global platform provides the geographic reach required for this 21st century economy, and our cross-disciplinary and responsive team takes a practical approach, providing effective strategies and solutions.

We are qualified to provide advice under U.S., U.K. and EU legal regulatory regimes, as well as the laws of France, Germany and Hong Kong, and can guide you through the challenges and opportunities of this rapidly evolving and highly competitive industry.