Fox Williams’ Stephen Sidkin considers what the imposition of tariffs, as well as the imposition of retaliatory tariffs, could mean for suppliers and distributors and principals and agents. Tariffs are in
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. The name alone is enough to put off most businesses. But despite its awkward title, this new law has both consumer law
The enforceability of non-compete restrictions after an agency, distribution, or franchise agreement has come to an end can be an important factor in deciding how to proceed in many situations. With
The CMA is currently investigating the sustainability claims made by fashion businesses in the UK. In March, it published its advice to government following a public consultation. The consultation follows
The clothing industry has faced significant criticism for some time about its impact on the global environment, so it is easy to see why apparel businesses are increasingly keen to
Over the last few months, there has been a substantial increase in notices of termination being given to agents and distributors in the UK by overseas principals and suppliers, as
As Covid-19 restrictions in England continue to ease, the Government’s range of Covid-19 support measures to help businesses survive the pandemic is also coming to an end. So, what steps
It is a given that timely delivery of goods is important for the performance of many contracts. But how often do contracting parties ever give enough thought to the consequences
Fox Williams LLP partner Stephen Sidkin and associate Lucy Coffey discuss the free trade deal. The free trade deal with the EU is the equivalent of arthritis. You can still do
HMRC has recently changed its policy in relation to the VAT treatment of early termination fees. This includes payments made on a breach of or withdrawal from a contract or
With just four months to run until the end of the Brexit transition period, fashion businesses need to prepare. With this in mind, the publication last month by the European
Ben Nolan and Stephen Sidkin of Fox Williams LLP discuss cookies and what online retailers need to do to comply. When a consumer views clothing on your website, will they see
Fox Williams LLP partner Stephen Sidkin and associate Lucy Coffey discuss the impact of coronavirus on business. With the news of Selfridges and Fenwicks shutting up shop, the question now is,
Could there be opportunities for suppliers and principals and distributors and agents alike as a result of the UK leaving the EU, as is expected, on 31 October 2019 without
Heads of Terms, Memoranda of Understanding, Letters of Intent, Heads of Agreement – the interchangeability of the names used is largely irrelevant. Brands and distributors and principals and agents sometimes
