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Richard Shaw

Richard Shaw
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Richard Shaw

Richard Shaw

Partner


London
Richard Shaw
  1. People /

Richard Shaw

Richard Shaw

Partner


London

Richard Shaw

Partner

London

T: +44 (0) 20 3400 4154

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Biography

Richard is a highly regarded commercial contracts specialist known for his strategic insight, responsiveness, and commitment to client success. With a reputation for being both commercially astute and proactive, Richard advises a broad spectrum of clients - from fast-growth businesses to established corporates - on complex contractual arrangements, risk management, and commercial negotiations.

Richard’s practice spans a wide range of sectors, including retail/consumer products, food and agribusiness, automotive/transport and financial services . He is particularly adept at navigating high-value outsourcing agreements, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. His collaborative style and clarity of advice make him a trusted advisor to in-house legal teams and senior stakeholders alike.

Whether leading negotiations or advising on regulatory implications, Richard brings a sharp commercial lens to every matter, ensuring clients achieve their strategic objectives with confidence.

Richard is also a member of the City of London Law Society Commercial Law Committee.

Clients consistently praise Richard for his ability to combine deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-focused approach, recognised  in Chambers UK and Legal 500 UK:

Richard is very commercial and proactive.

Commercial Contracts respondent, Chambers UK 2026

Richard provides an exceptional service.

Commercial Contracts respondent, Chambers UK 2026

Richard Shaw and his team are always available. They provide very good, tailored advice and adapt to what we need.

Legal 500 respondent, Legal 500 UK 2026

Client Story

Client Story

Getting vertiport pioneer Skyports off the ground in Dubai

London based start-up Skyports Infrastructure has announced its pioneering ‘vertiport’ operations in Dubai in collaboration with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and electric air taxi provider, Joby Aviation.

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  • England and Wales

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Experience

Richard has experience advising: 

  • Carrefour in relation to its long-term franchise arrangement with Electra Consumer Products and its subsidiary Yenot Bitan, which operates more than 150 supermarkets in Israel. The partnership will see Yenot Bitan’s existing stores and online channels converted to the Carrefour brand. Richard also advised on the long-term supply agreement under which Carrefour will supply Yenot Bitan with Carrefour private label products and other Carrefour sourced products and the licence under which Yenot Bitan is authorised to manufacture Carrefour branded products in Israel for sale in its stores and online channels; 
  • Tnuva, the largest food producer in Israel, on the grant to the Migros Group (Migros), the largest food retailer in Switzerland, of a licence for the use of Tnuva’s know-how and technology for the production of soy-based milk substitutes;
  • Estee Lauder on its distribution arrangements for its Aveda brand of beauty products in the Republic of Ireland; and
  • Tesco on the installation of an electric vehicle charging network, under which nearly 2,500 chargers will be installed at Tesco stores across the UK and on its sponsorship arrangements in respect of the chargers with Volkswagen, which will allow for various strategic and joint initiatives between Tesco and Volkswagen during the lifetime of the sponsorship.

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Awards
Oct 16, 2025

Chambers 2026 UK guide ranks BCLP in 36 practice areas and recognises 76 individual lawyers

In the 2026 edition of Chambers UK BCLP received 36 practice area rankings and 76 individual lawyer recognitions. This year, the firm is recognized in six new practice areas and improved to a Band 1 ranking for Commercial Contracts, as well as a Band 2 ranking for Hotels and Leisure.  
News
Oct 01, 2025

The Legal 500 UK 2026

Insights
Jul 18, 2025

New CMA Draft Guidance on Price Transparency: What You Need to Know

On 3 July, the CMA issued its draft guidance on the price transparency provisions in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA), and launched a consultation on this draft guidance (to close on 8 September 2025).  The new guidance is a supplement to the Unfair Commercial Practices guidance (CMA207).
News
Apr 24, 2025

BCLP advises Carrefour on new franchise with Apparel Group in India

Insights
Updated: Apr 24, 2025

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act – What can we expect from the CMA?

Insights
Dec 10, 2024

Shaping the implementation of the UK’s new rules on subscription contracts

Awards
Oct 17, 2024

Chambers 2025 UK guide ranks BCLP in 34 practice areas and recognises 74 individual lawyers

Insights
Oct 07, 2024

Understanding consumer law when conducting influencer marketing campaigns in the EU and UK

News
Oct 03, 2024

BCLP advises Tristan Capital Partners’ EPISO 6 Fund on the acquisition of Cody Technology Park for £112M

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Awards
Oct 16, 2025
Chambers 2026 UK guide ranks BCLP in 36 practice areas and recognises 76 individual lawyers
In the 2026 edition of Chambers UK BCLP received 36 practice area rankings and 76 individual lawyer recognitions. This year, the firm is recognized in six new practice areas and improved to a Band 1 ranking for Commercial Contracts, as well as a Band 2 ranking for Hotels and Leisure.  
News
Oct 01, 2025
The Legal 500 UK 2026
Insights
Jul 18, 2025
New CMA Draft Guidance on Price Transparency: What You Need to Know
On 3 July, the CMA issued its draft guidance on the price transparency provisions in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA), and launched a consultation on this draft guidance (to close on 8 September 2025).  The new guidance is a supplement to the Unfair Commercial Practices guidance (CMA207).
News
Apr 24, 2025
BCLP advises Carrefour on new franchise with Apparel Group in India
Insights
Updated: Apr 24, 2025
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act – What can we expect from the CMA?
Insights
Dec 10, 2024
Shaping the implementation of the UK’s new rules on subscription contracts
Awards
Oct 17, 2024
Chambers 2025 UK guide ranks BCLP in 34 practice areas and recognises 74 individual lawyers
Insights
Oct 07, 2024
Understanding consumer law when conducting influencer marketing campaigns in the EU and UK
News
Oct 03, 2024
BCLP advises Tristan Capital Partners’ EPISO 6 Fund on the acquisition of Cody Technology Park for £112M
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