Distinguished by representing some of the world’s leading brands, Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP advises major luxury goods groups and retailers on corporate and commercial transactions, disputes, and intellectual property matters, as well as tax and employment issues. The group is led by a trio of experts: Marie-Aimée de Dampierre stands out for IP and mediation, Etienne Drouard specialises in IT, privacy and data protection matters, and Thierry Meillat leads on labour and employment issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is experienced, organised and responsive. They offer pragmatic solutions with clear advice, whatever the degree of complexity of the operation or the difficulty of the deadline.'
- 'Available, very responsive, and provides targeted and relevant responses.'
- 'We love Thierry Meillat's precise, pragmatic and yet knowledgeable approach, his ability to adapt to the client, his sense of humour and his support in all circumstances, including in difficult meetings. We also love his loyal and efficient team.'
Key clients
- Artémis Group & Artémis Domaines
- Arkéa Capital and Raise Investissement
- Cathay Capital
- Clarins
- KSL Capital - Carte Postale Investment Limited
- Red River West
Work highlights
- Advising Groupe Artémis on the merger of Artémis Domaines with Maisons & Domaines Henriot.
- Advising Red River West, a historic investor in The Collectionist, on the €60mn fundraising of the luxury home rental specialist.
- Advised KSL Capital in the context of the refinancing of the existing indebtedness of luxury boutique hotel group Beaumier by Cheyne Capital.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marie-Aimée de Dampierre, Etienne Drouard, Thierry Meillat