The team at Baker McKenzie has a solid footing within the luxury goods industry and is routinely instructed to advise on corporate acquisitions, refinancings, IP asset protection and supply chain distribution. Katia Boneva-Desmicht has particular experience advising on the reorganisation of exclusive and selective distribution networks at an EU level and also handles disputes related to luxury brands. M&A expert Hugo Sanchez De La Espada and Léna Sersiron, who brings competition expertise to the team, are other names to note.
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Key clients
- CAPRI HOLDINGS
- Children Worldwide Fashion (CWF)
- Club Med
- ESTEE LAUDER
- General Motors
- Gold Filled Cordoba
- Hôtel Prince de Galles
- Kadine (ESSENTIEL ANTWERP)
- KKR
- LANCASTER
Work highlights
Assisting Lancaster on numerous issues regarding the protection and defence of their intellectual property rights including portfolio management.
Advised the Radisson Hotel Group in the context of their negotiation of several off-plan lease and other agreements with their respective owners, in relation to the future hotel to be opened within the iconic “Tour Triangle”.
Lawyers
Practice head
Katia Boneva-Desmicht; Hugo Sanchez De La Espada;
Other key lawyers
Léna Sersiron;