Consumer & Retail

You need the right team of legal mechanics to keep the wheels of commerce moving.

Overview

Every day, millions of transactions between consumers and sellers occur seamlessly, without a hitch. Behind each simple sale is a seller who has worked hard to earn the trust of the consumer, and to create the supporting infrastructure for that sale. Everything from employing staff, procurement, logistics, acquiring premises, building your online platform, managing your brand and intellectual property, franchising, product liability, cyber security, competition and consumer law, diversifying into new fields… it's a lot.

We know. We've worked with some of the largest B2C retailers in the world, and seen first-hand what they do – and helped them to do it.

Whether you're an established consumer business, a new kid on the block, or looking to expand your focus, we'll bring together the right team for you. Remember that easy transaction your customer has? That's what we want you to have when you're dealing with us.

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Insights
Media release: Clayton Utz advises Asahi Shokuhin on strategic acquisition of Clamms Seafood
6 Jul 2026 | Media Release
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ACCC launches 2026/27 product safety priorities
30 Jun 2026 | Article
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Media release: Clayton Utz advises Toyota Tsusho on strategic acquisition in Australia's used car market
29 Jun 2026 | Media Release
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ASIC v Bekier: Ten D&O insurance and indemnity considerations
19 Jun 2026 | Article
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ASIC v Bekier: Federal Court imposes $1.1 million in penalties and lengthy disqualification, and costs against former Star Entertainment CEO and General Counsel
17 Jun 2026 | Article
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Media release: Clayton Utz warns Australian boards of deep ‘Digital Blind Spot’ as over two-thirds of organisations suffer supply chain outages
17 Jun 2026 | Media Release
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New competition law exemption for supply chain shocks
11 Jun 2026 | Article
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ASIC v Bekier: ASIC seeks millions in penalties and lengthy disqualification of former officers of Star Entertainment
3 Jun 2026 | Article
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Annual Wage Review 2026: the immediate compliance impacts –and beyond
3 Jun 2026 | Article
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20 May 2026 | Article
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