Consumer and Retail
The Consumer and Retail industry is diverse, dynamic, fast-paced and far-reaching. Technological opportunities and risks, heightened competition, globalisation; the sector faces a range of challenges. We can help you navigate these complexities.
We understand the business demands and drivers in this evolving sector and are committed to forward thinking to help you stay ahead of the curve, identifying opportunities whilst managing uncertainty.
We work with a range of businesses making a mark in the industry, be it consumer goods, consumer health, food and beverage, electronics, e-commerce, luxury brands or cosmetics - we are in a position to be your global partner and help you achieve your business goals.
From strategic partnerships, M&A, financing, regulatory, commercial transactions, restructuring, through to cybersecurity, data protection and brand protection, we offer a broad range of legal services, working in tandem with your business.
Recognised for the breadth and depth of our industry knowledge, our dedicated consumer and retail group spans borders, offering you our global network as well as pragmatic and commercial solutions, where and when you need us.
Representative experience
on its EUR25bn merger with Delhaize to create Europe’s largest listed food retailer by market capitalisation and the fifth largest retailer in the U.S. with more than 6,500 stores globally.
on its EUR7.30bn acquisition of the Central & Eastern European business of SABMiller by way of auction.
on the USD3.25bn disposal of Allegro Group, the no. 1 e-commerce platform in eastern Europe with more than 14 million monthly users, to Cinven, Permira and Mid Europa.
on the USD7.1bn purchase of the Winston, Kool and Salem cigarette brands and the blu e-cigarette brand from Reynolds American, Inc and its related Class 1 shareholder approval.
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News & insights
Publications: 07 APRIL 2021
Compelling signals from a recovering M&A market
The question at the end of 2020 was whether the strong recovery in M&A activity could be sustained in 2021.
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Publications: 21 DECEMBER 2020
In the fourth in our series of webinars, members of Allen & Overy’s Global Employment team discussed the significant issues and challenges that employers need to prioritise in relation to managing and…
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Publications: 24 NOVEMBER 2020
In the third in our series of webinars, members of Allen & Overy’s Global Employment team discussed the significant issues and challenges that employers need to prioritise in relation to managing and…
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Publications: 17 NOVEMBER 2020
In the second of our series of webinars, members of Allen & Overy’s Global Employment team discussed the significant issues and challenges that employers need to prioritise in relation to managing and…
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The consumer and retail industry is diverse, dynamic and far-reaching.
Technological opportunities and risks, heightened competition, globalisation; the sector faces a range of challenges. We can help you navigate these complexities.
Recognition
Solid knowledge of the dynamics of transactions and international exposure which enables the team to easily address cross-border issues.
Chambers Europe 2018
Corporate M&A - Band 1
Chambers Europe 2018
Restructuring/Insolvency - Band 1
Chambers UK 2018
Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - Band 1
Chambers UK 2018
Food beverage and restaurant technology sector
