Chiomenti spreads its luxury goods practice across the sector, advising on matters concerning transactions, private equity and employment. In addition, it retains expertise on IP, tax, contractual and litigation issues relating to the luxury goods industry. Its clients include luxury companies in the beauty, automotive, hospitality and gourmet sectors. Emanuele Barberis, a specialist in employment law as it affects the fashion and retail sectors, is the co-head of the luxury practice alongside Simone Bernard de la Gatinais, who focuses her advice on commercial contracts, private equity joint ventures, stock listing and capital increases.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Strong knowledge and practices of the luxury goods industry.’

  • ‘Prompt reactions and fast advice on everyday issues and legal cases.’

  • ‘The team is very professional and effective.’

  • ‘Individuals have skills and expertise in the Luxury industry.’

  • ‘They are very skilled at helping businesses find effective legal solutions.’

  • ‘Emanuele Barberis is very supportive and is able to find legal solutions that are always business-oriented.’

  • ‘Emanuele Barberis is without any doubt a legal point of reference in the fashion industry.'

Key clients

  • Gianni Versace
  • Michael Kors
  • Missoni
  • Ralph Lauren
  • Swarovski
  • Dolce & Gabbana
  • Roberto Cavalli
  • Ermenegildo Zegna
  • Pomellato
  • Prada
  • Loro Piana
  • Sergio Rossi
  • Trussardi
  • Breitling Italia
  • Pinko
  • Salvatore Ferragamo
  • Etro

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Emanuele Barberis, Simone Bernard de la Gatinais