Baker Tilly Retail and Leisure team

02/07/2009

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In today’s competitive retail market, the challenges retailers face have never been more complex. With an ever-changing commercial landscape, it has become a constant challenge to achieve strategic advantage in the retail market.

Our Retail and Leisure Team understand these challenges and have a track record of delivering relevant, focused and practical advice to our retail clients. We provide tailored business solutions to retailers in the following areas:

Corporate governance
Corporate tax
Financial management and control
Financing growth and succession
Fraud detection and prevention
IT systems
Managing regulation and legislation
Property / real estate
Recruitment, retention and motivation
Shareholder issues
Strategic planning
VAT

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Industry knowledge

We are continually investing in the sector, developing intellectual capital and driving thought leadership. We have a network of experienced, retail focused professionals who meet regularly to discuss new regulations, identify emerging issues and develop client services.

Sub-sector specialism and coverage

An in-depth understanding of key industry and sector specific issues is central to the delivery of our services. Our Retail and Leisure Team have experience working with clients across a full range of retail market sectors including restaurants, hotels, clothing, pharmacies and personal care.

International network

Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, the 8th largest network in the world represented by 128 firms in 93 countries. Our London and other UK offices can call upon member firms around the world to provide our clients with local expertise in any overseas market place. Our ability to ‘think local, act global’ is essential for our multi-national and expanding retail clients.

Our retail network expands much further than within our own firm and international member firms. We also have a close network of trusted legal, property and private equity professionals who specialise in the retail sector.

Client service

Our partner led approach to client service is rooted in the belief that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution to retail businesses. We have found that our clients want to work with a firm that understands their individual business issues and challenges, while providing excellent client service and an independent view point.

Developing strong, personal relationships with our clients is at the forefront of our service. We believe that a strong working relationship based on honesty, respect and integrity, is the best foundation for success.

Developing solutions requires excellent technical knowledge and a thorough understanding of the market. Our Retail and Leisure Team work closely with researchers, clients and industry opinion leaders to make sure we are up to date on the latest market developments. This enables us to offer advice and solutions on the real issues impacting retailers today, including:

Financial planning and modelling
Systems improvement and integration
Pricing and costing support
Capital allowance and corporate tax planning
Employee retention and motivation
Acquisitions and disposals
VAT and supply chain management
Audit and accounting
Real estate/ property

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