Strategic Legal Counsel for the Retail Sector

At Duke & Baron, we bring sharp legal insight and industry-specific expertise to the ever-evolving world of retail. Our services span the full retail spectrum—from fashion and lifestyle brands to e-commerce platforms and physical storefronts. We assist clients in navigating the legal intricacies of consumer protection, licensing, franchising, supply chain contracts, and more.

Whether you’re launching a new product line, scaling operations, or managing cross-border transactions, our team crafts solutions that align with your commercial goals. With a deep understanding of market trends and regulatory nuances, we help retail businesses stay compliant, competitive, and future-ready.

Alcohol & Liquor Retail

In the dynamic and highly regulated Indian market, alcohol and liquor retail chains are subject to an intricate web of statutory obligations, regulatory frameworks, and enforcement mechanisms. With evolving legislative

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Apparel & Footwear Retail

In the fast-evolving business landscape of India, corporate entities such as apparel and footwear retail chains must navigate a complex legal framework. This framework comprises multiple layers of statutory obligations,

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Auction-Retail

Auction retail businesses in India operate in an intricate legal environment characterised by multifarious statutory obligations, evolving regulatory mandates, and potential exposure to white‐collar criminal risks. Navigating this landscape requires

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Automated Retail

In today’s dynamic business environment, automated retail ventures are rapidly expanding in India. However, these businesses must operate within a complex legal ecosystem that demands rigorous compliance at every level.

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Automotive Retail

Duke & Baron is a distinguished law firm that combines the expertise of practising corporate advocates, in-house counsels, and company secretaries with the insights of taxation experts, business gurus, and

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Big-Box Retail

In today’s dynamic business environment, big-box retail companies in India are required to adhere to an intricate web of legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks. These companies face not only routine

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Building & Construction Material Retail

In today’s dynamic business environment, companies in the building and construction material retail sector must navigate an intricate regulatory maze. From statutory registrations and ongoing compliance to sophisticated corporate governance

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Business To Business (B2B) Retail

Operating a B2B retail business in India entails navigating a multifaceted legal landscape. Companies face challenges not only in meeting statutory requirements but also in addressing potential disputes and criminal

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Consumer Electronics Retail

Consumer electronics retail chains operate in a highly regulated environment where compliance is not only essential for daily operations but also critical in safeguarding against complex commercial disputes and criminal

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Discount Retail

In today’s dynamic business environment, discount retail chains in India operate under a complex regulatory framework. Navigating this intricate landscape requires an in‐depth understanding of diverse statutory requirements, operational challenges,

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Factory Outlet

Factory outlet retail businesses in India operate in an intricate and evolving legal landscape. They must adhere to a diverse range of compliance requirements and navigate potential litigation risks, including

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Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Retail

In today’s dynamic legal and regulatory environment, FMCG retail businesses in India face a multifaceted array of challenges that span corporate governance, taxation, consumer protection, labour laws, and specialised sector-specific

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Franchised Retail

In the dynamic regulatory landscape of India, franchised retail chains are confronted with a multitude of complex legal and regulatory challenges. These challenges span from the initial stages of compliance

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General Merchandise Retail

Retail businesses in India operate in a dynamic and complex legal environment. General merchandise retailers must navigate an array of statutory requirements and regulatory norms while managing risks associated with

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Hypermarkets & Supermarkets

The Indian retail landscape, particularly for hypermarkets and supermarkets, operates within a multi-layered legal framework that demands rigorous compliance across various domains. These businesses must navigate direct statutory obligations, industry-specific

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Luxury Goods & Merchandise Retail

In today’s dynamic and complex legal landscape, luxury goods and merchandise retail businesses in India must navigate an intricate web of statutory obligations, regulatory requirements, and potential legal risks. Duke

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Metals & Alloy Retail

Operating retail chains in the metals and alloy sector in India presents a complex legal landscape that demands rigorous compliance with a multitude of statutory, regulatory, and procedural requirements. Corporate

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Online & E‐Retail

In today’s dynamic digital marketplace, online and e‐retail businesses face a multifaceted legal landscape. The rapid evolution of technology, consumer expectations, and regulatory standards demands strict compliance with a broad

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Precious Metals & Stones Retail

In the intricate landscape of India’s precious metals and stones retail sector, companies face a myriad of legal and regulatory challenges. From stringent licensing and taxation requirements to sophisticated white-collar

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Retail Logistics & Supply Chain

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, companies operating within India’s retail logistics and supply chain sectors are confronted with an intricate legal framework. Regulatory compliance is not only a matter

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Retail Warehousing

Retail warehousing companies operating in India encounter a multifaceted legal framework that requires strict compliance with a range of statutory provisions, regulatory guidelines, and enforcement mechanisms. This report categorises these

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Theme & Amusement Parks

The Theme & Amusement Parks sector in India is dynamic, offering significant growth opportunities but also facing various regulatory challenges. These challenges range from compliance with industry-specific licensing requirements to

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Thrift & Credit Co‐Operatives

In today’s dynamic business environment, retail thrift and credit co‐operative chains in India face a multifaceted legal and regulatory landscape. This comprehensive overview elucidates the primary, secondary, and tertiary compliance

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Tobacco Retail

In an era of stringent regulatory oversight and evolving statutory requirements, tobacco retail businesses in India face a labyrinthine legal landscape. With multifarious challenges ranging from licensing and tax compliance

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Wardrobing

In today’s competitive retail landscape, wardrobing poses a significant threat to the financial stability and reputation of businesses. Wardrobing—where customers exploit lenient return policies by using products and subsequently returning

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Advised on an acquisition in the retail sector, navigating consumer protection laws, intellectual property rights, and the seamless legal transition of supply chain and merchandising operations.

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