CMS‘ team is well-versed in handling e-commerce issues, as well as advising on intellectual property, data protection and contractual matters concerning the retail sector. Practice co-head Tom Heremans has expertise in patent, trade mark and copyright law and commercial disputes, while practice co-head Renaud Dupont is sought after for his experience in handling distribution agreements. Pierre-Axel Chabot handles real estate-related retail matters, and Sophie Berg focuses on employment and pension law issues.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The team at CMS is always able to assist us, even with delicate and/or urgent cases.’
- ‘Tom Heremans aided and advised us many times. He has thorough knowledge of IP and IT law. He also adapts quickly to every situation and gives on-point advice.'
Key clients
- Amazon
- Delvaux
- Hermès
- Calzedonia
- Medi-Market
- Intermarché
- Bidfood
- Dingonatura
- BENU
- Primark
- Bonprix
- EssilorLuxottica
Work highlights
Represented Amazon before the Brussels Court of Appeal concerning an e-commerce matter.
Advising Calzedonia on the activities of its brands in Belgium.
Acting as Belgian counsel to Primark on a range of commercial law matters.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Renaud Dupont; Tom Heremans
Other key lawyers
Pierre-Axel Chabot; Sophie Berg