Full Profile
Acting for a large number of multi-national and UK high street multiple retailers, David has extensive, long-standing experience in all aspects of retail property portfolio work. This includes advising new brands on entering the UK market as well as into other jurisdictions, particularly throughout China and Asia, France and Australia, using the retail teams at Clyde & Co.'s offices in those jurisdictions.
David ensures service delivery is tailored to each client's individual needs and that the approach adopted is in tune with their own. On using David and his team, one of his clients commented that "It is important to us to use the best lawyers, who have substantial property experience and industry knowledge.” (Javier Monteoliva Diaz, Head of Legal, Inditex S.A.)
Experience
- Advising various US and other international retailers, including Five Guys, MOD Pizza, Smiggle, The Sting, Carlo Pazolini, J.Crew, Forever 21 and David's Bridal, on their entry into the UK market
- Has advised Inditex S.A. on all legal property requirements since its market entry into the UK in 1999, and The Carphone Warehouse in the UK for 26 years
- Acting for various international brand retailers, include Karen Millen and Lululemon, on their entry and on-going expansion into China, and Five Guys into France
- Acts for a number of retailers on their portfolio management, including B&Q Plc, Dixons Carphone plc, Clarks Shoes, Ecco, Fossil, Warehouse, Oasis, Coast, Five Guys and more