Many of the largest merger and acquisitions transactions and corporate reorganizations in history have involved retail chains and/or consumer product manufacturers. The development and transformation of this industry will undoubtedly continue as a result of, among other factors, transitional and emerging global markets, rising labor and material costs, new regulatory requirements, evolving technologies and ever-changing consumer demand.
Longan lawyers have extensive experience in the consumer products & retail industry, spanning such sectors as apparel, consumer electronics, cosmetics and personal care products, grocery, drug and department stores, furniture and fixtures, housewares and household appliances.
Our team brings together professionals from numerous legal disciplines to provide the specialized and comprehensive services our clients require to reach their goals. For example, our restructuring and M&A professionals have a wealth of experience advising major retailers as well as suppliers, vendors, landlords, banks, creditors' committees and other clients in connection with retail restructurings. Similarly, intellectual property lawyers throughout the firm are experienced in dealing with the unique trademark, patent, trade secret, counterfeiting, and other intellectual property issues that inevitably arise in these industry transactions. Lawyers providing labor & employment services regularly counsel and represent management in all types of personnel-related matters; wrongful dismissal and other employment disputation.
With our extensive experience, we advise on the following: