Lovells has retained its place on John Lewis’ advisory panel as the UK retailer completes a review of its external legal services.

The City giant, which has historically been the group’s lead adviser, is named alongside Travers Smith and national duo Eversheds and Pinsent Masons on the all-purpose panel. Beachcroft has been appointed to deal with real estate matters while Wragge & Co will handle property litigation for the group.