Drawing on substantial resources across Paris, two other French offices and London, Joffe & Associés fields a market-leading luxury goods practice with a longstanding reputation among top-tier brands. The team advises fashion, fragrance, cosmetics, beverages and hospitality groups on the full lifecycle of commercial activity, from strategic transactions to high-stakes disputes. Thomas Lepeytre is particularly noted for his mastery of distribution structures, joint ventures and complex contractual arrangements, while Véronique Dahan leads on IP and digital matters, both contentious and non-contentious. Alvyn Gobardhan rounds out the trio at the helm of the practice.
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Key clients
- LVMH SE
Work highlights
Assisted LVHM in its acquisition of a majority stake in Orient Express.
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Practice head
Thomas Lepeytre; Véronique Dahan; Alvyn Gobardhan