I was asked by our press agency a week ago to write something on the news that supermarkets could start selling legal services. The comment didn't make the press so here is what I wrote anyway:
News that retailers are to start offering legal advice is just part of their move to extend and leverage their brands. In many ways retailers have been mould-breakers and have taken advantage of opportunities to offer a wide range of services at affordable prices. In the past we have seen retailers move into new areas such as eye testing and selling glasses, whilst also tackling restrictive pricing in over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. These initiatives have helped inject greater price competitiveness into new sectors. Whilst the legal profession may be up in arms, the true test will be consumers’ take up of the new services. Given the trust some retailers enjoy these may be worrying times for lawyers.
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