Ocado Retail has hired retail specialist law firm Gordons to advise on a range of legal requirements between the online-only grocer and Marks and Spencer.
Ocado’s stated ambition is to be the biggest online grocer in the UK, with the retail law firm being appointed to help the firm achieve that.
Some of the work includes advising on supply chain relationships and commercial contracts.
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“We regard Gordons as one of the leading retail and grocery law firms in the UK. They understand Ocado Retail, where we want to be and how to help us get there,” Ocado Retail general counsel and chief people officer Jonathan Wiseman said.
“Our relationship is evolving and growing as we work together, and we are very pleased to have the firm as an adviser as we continue on our growth journey.
Gordons now acts for seven of the UK’s top 14 grocery businesses including Iceland, Morrisons and B&M.
Gordons partner and head of food and drink, Mark Jones, added: “Ocado Retail is an exciting business with a clear growth strategy.
“We are looking forward to helping the business continue to outperform the market and offer an unrivalled online grocery buying experience.
