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Discover thought leadership and legal insights by our legal experts from across CMS. In our Expert Guides, written by CMS lawyers from across the jurisdictions where we operate, we provide you with in-depth legal research and insights that can be read both online and offline. You can also find Law-Now articles with focused legal analysis, commentary and insights to help you anticipate future challenges and much more.



Expertise
08/07/2019
Taking Stock 2019
This CMS report, in partnership with Retail Economics, looks at the outlook for the Consumer & Retail sector in the current economic climate, from consumer spending to subsector forecasts and trends to...
28/05/2019
Highlights of our experience in Household in the UK
Hoover, the leading supplier of electrical appliances, on a major pensions deal. Samsonite, the world's largest travel luggage company on UK and EUTM portfolios including dealing with new filings, oppositions...
01/05/2018
Highlights of our experience in Retail in the UK
Marks & Spencer on commercial contracts for many years. Key projects include assisting M&S to rationalise its top IT suppliers and enhance its IT infrastructure; improving its supply chain process; and...
11/01/2017
Food and beverage
At CMS we work hard to be a truly client focused law firm. This means understanding the unique needs and challenges of each market sector, and providing a tailored service addressing your particular concerns...
11/01/2017
Consumer products and retail disputes and investigations
The Consumer Products industry is changing fast. You need a legal advisor that understands your world. Our specialist consumer products group can help you navigate the legal and commercial challenges...
12/12/2016
CMS conference: Intervention, Innovation and Disruption in an In­ter­con­nec­ted...
On 25 November 2016, CMS hosted a conference, Intervention, Innovation and Disruption in an Interconnected World. International experts from pioneering businesses and regulatory bodies took to the stage. ...
15/09/2016
Highlights of our experience in Fashion & Luxury in the UK
Yoox Net-A-Porter Group on the English law aspects of its joint venture with Symphony Investments to create the Middle East’s undisputed leader for online luxury retail. Pentland Brands, the brand management...
08/08/2016
Food and beverage sector overview
At CMS we work hard to be a truly client focused law firm. This means understanding the unique needs and challenges of each market sector, and providing a tailored service addressing your particular concerns...
08/08/2016
Retail Sector Overview
At CMS we work hard to be a truly client focused law firm. This means understanding the unique needs and challenges of each market sector, and providing a tailored service addressing your particular...
01/05/2016
Highlights of our experience in Health & Beauty in the UK
Revlon/Elizabeth Arden on infringement matters, trade-mark clearance, filings and oppositions for various brands. The Hut Group, the British ecommerce company, on its acquisition of ESPA, a world renowned...
01/05/2016
Highlights of our experience in Food & Drink in the UK
Nestlé on IP issues including its application to register the shape of a Kit Kat as a UK and EU-TM and its opposition by Cad­bury/Mondelez, as well as on advertising, pricing and promotion. Heineken on...
01/05/2016
Highlights of our experience in Consumer Products in the UK
Unilever on various consumer, IP and commercial issues over the years including advice on advertising and claims, food regulations, packaging, labelling, a 'first of its kind' global cloud project, and...