Global Fashion Summit

The fashion industry faces numerous sustainability challenges. Not only the issue of affordable labour in certain parts of the world, but also the issue of long-term sourcing of materials, ethical production and other social concerns. Critical to the success of any fashion business today is looking at the entirety of its business, from sourcing the right materials to managing its staff and suppliers ethically. It’s what customers expect and the fashion industry knows that all eyes are on it.

At LLC we have helped many in the fashion industry to tackle some of these issues and are supporting them in their journey towards long-term sustainability. It’s part of our commitment to support companies that take sustainability seriously. Taking place every June is the Global Fashion Summit that brings together stakeholders to discuss some of these critical issues in more detail. Some of our clients are there, talking about their challenges, but importantly building partnerships as they know that the challenge of sustainability in fashion is better faced together rather than alone.

DAVID
Farquharson

Founder

“Jane Smith is exceptional, having a great blend of legal skills and commercial acumen as well as injecting a sense of fun into the business.”

Expertise

David is a recognised expert in helping SMEs and start-ups thrive. His experience covers corporate, commercial, employment, data protection and privacy (including GDPR), and dispute resolution. His knowledge of the media and technology sector also means that he is now retained to advise upon the business interests of a number of globally recognised music artists and athletes, together with university spin-outs and intrapreneur groups.

Guest speaker on entrepreneurship at the London Business School, as well as to postgraduate groups at other European universities. David is an Advisor to Africat, a Foundation focusing on wildlife and community conservation in Africa.

previous organisations

Ignition Law; Swan Turton; Osborne Clarke; Herbert Smith Freehills

Qualifications

Solicitor’s Practising Certificate (1999 to date); BSc in Psychology (Nottingham University)