The retail practice at CMS advises across commercial leases, distribution networks, IP, and data protection work related to retail. High-end international companies are amongst those relying on the expertise of the team. Renaud Dupont leads the team, specialising in distribution agreements, franchising, and licence agreements. Trademarks and copyright matters are also mainstays of Dupont’s practice. Also leading the team is Tom Heremans, who has vast IP and TMT knowledge, with a focus on copyright, trademark, and patent law. Pierre-Axel Chabot regularly advises domestic and foreign investors and occupiers. Sophie Berg plays a key role in the team, with employment and pensions expertise.
Testimonials
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‘We only work with Tom Heremans and his team. We are satisfied with Tom. He has thorough expertise, is easily accessible, works within short deadlines, gives clear and professional advice.’
Key clients
- Primark
- Amazon
Work highlights
- Represented two US entities of Amazon in trademark infringement proceedings against Christian Louboutin before the Brussels Court. The firm secured victory before the Brussels Court of Appeal as it ruled in favour of the client.
- Representing Delvaux in a litigation against Longchamp for copyright infringement and unfair market practices.