Led by Marie Canivet, the team at Osborne Clarke has a strong track record in advising on retail projects across Europe. The group has expertise in contentious and non-contentious work, with real estate, employment, distribution, franchise, corporate and IP matters prominent in the team's workload. Canivet is well-known for her strength in distribution law and routinely acts as counsel to fashion sector clients on operations in Belgium, while Louis Hoffreumon handles regulatory and compliance issues. Vinciane Rysselinck specialises in advising retail entities on labour matters.
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Key clients
- Godiva
- Brico
- Delitraiteur
- Mamma Roma
- Delinter
- Bolt
- Diageo
- Starbucks
- Pokemon
- Sisley
- Afflelou
- Auto 5
Work highlights
Advising Delitrateur on a range of commercial matters across Belgium.
Advising Godiva on commercial and employment matters.
Advising Brico on managing its franchise in Belgium.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Louis Hoffreumon
Practice head
Marie Canivet
Other key lawyers
Louis Hoffreumon; Vinciane Rysselinck