Slaughter and May, Simmons & Simmons Tapped for Ted Baker Administration Advisory Roles

Elite U.K. law firms Slaughter and May, along with Simmons & Simmons, have been appointed to advise on the administration of British luxury fashion brand Ted Baker. The former is counseling the owners of Ted Baker, while the latter is representing the brand’s holding company, Authentic Brand Group. The intention to appoint administrators was announced by Authentic Brand Group only 18 months after the initial acquisition of the brand. It is important to note that Ted Baker is among several UK retail brands that have engaged administrators this year, with McDermott also securing a relevant role. Further details are available in the original article.