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
- L'ORÉAL
- Louvre Hotels
- Moët-Hennessy and Société Jas Hennessy & Co.
- Movenpick Group
- Prince de Galles
- PUIG
- QATAR LUXURY GROUP
- Sandaya
- SNCF / Orient Express
- Tai Ping
- TAPESTRY GROUP
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”.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Katia Boneva-Desmicht, Hugo Sanchez De La Espada