Retail clients across fashion, luxury, supermarkets, cosmetics, electronics, e-commerce and food turn to Cuatrecasas for support on a wide range of matters, covering corporate and M&A, finance, real estate, urban planning, environmental, and insolvency law. Dispute resolution specialist Esther de Félix leads the practice, handling disputes tied to distribution, agency, franchising, corporate transactions and unfair competition, and frequently represents major brands in complex litigation and arbitration, including damages claims stemming from competition law infringements across multiple regulated and consumer-facing sectors.
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Key clients
- El Corte Inglés
- Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España
- Miservi Supermercats
- Alibaba
- Iberian Sports Retail
- Pepco Logistics
- Clarins
- Supermercados Hiber
- Puig
- Druni
- Lookiero
- Transgourmet
Work highlights
Advised Transgourmet on acquiring Moyà Saus, including 56 supermarkets, 3 cash and carry establishments, and 2 distribution platforms in Mallorca (Balearic Islands); in addition, 3 leases and a surface right by entering into the corresponding purchase agreement.
Advised Nike on a strategic litigation against Fútbol Club Barcelona, concerning trade mark aspects connected to their sponsorship agreement.
Advised Global coordinators (agents: Goldman Sachs Bank Europe, J.P. Morgan) on the admission to listing of Puig Brands’ class B shares.
Practice head
Esther de Félix