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Eleanor Harley

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Eleanor is a specialist in commercial, technology and outsourcing matters, advising clients on complex contractual arrangements. She works on a wide range of commercial contracts, including partnerships and collaborations, bespoke services, supply, franchising, distribution, agency and brand licensing, as well as logistics and warehousing arrangements and technology transactions.

Eleanor's experience ranges across different sectors, with a particular focus on retail and consumer, hospitality, media, technology, business services, sports and entertainment.

"I am pragmatic and solution focused and enjoy building relationships and bringing people together. Credibility and trust are key – and I prioritise understanding clients' businesses and their industries inside and out. My aim is to be viewed as a true business partner."

"I specialise in two core sectors – retail, consumer and hospitality, a fast-moving landscape, with real-world opportunities and challenges, and TMT, an ever-growing sector which allows us to be at the forefront of decision-making, digital transformation strategies and the sports and entertainment industries.

Much of my work has a global perspective – I regularly advise on international commercial contracts matters, including global franchising expansions, international supply and distribution arrangements and cross-border logistics arrangements.

I am pragmatic and solution focused and enjoy building relationships and bringing people together. Credibility and trust are key – and I prioritise understanding clients' businesses and their industries inside and out. My aim is to be viewed as a true business partner.

I have strong negotiation skills and can provide an overlay of strategic thinking. Delivering a first-class client experience is at the top of my agenda. I am able to simultaneously handle multiple complex matters in challenging circumstances to deliver a high-quality and tailored work product and top-tier client service.

Building team camaraderie at all levels is important to me and I am highly invested in those that I work with. I always look to nurture a dynamic, motivated and passionate team alongside me."

Eleanor’s recent work highlights:

  • Leading on the commercial and franchising arrangements for FTSE-listed Frasers Group on multiple international expansions for the Sports Direct brand
  •  Advising a major multi-national public British retailer on its food logistics and warehousing arrangements
  • Ongoing advice to an industry-wide consortium of drinks companies, retailers and Trade Associations in establishing and operating the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme.

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Expertise sectors

Technology, Media & Telecoms, Retail & Consumer, Consumer Brands, Food & Beverage, Manufacturers, Retailers, Big Tech & Platforms, Media & Entertainment, Sport, Technology Suppliers

Expertise services

Commercial, Business Advisory, Commercial Contracts, Intellectual Property, Outsourcing, Technology Transactions

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