Industry focus: Luxury goods

Chiomenti

Chiomenti supports national and international brands in the clothing, jewellery and watches sub-sectors. The firm excels in M&A and restructuring matters for its clients, whilst also supporting clients with employment, litigation, IP and tax issues. It is able to leverage its multi-practice expertise and international network to enhance its general advisory and cross-border work. Emanuele Barberis, an employment expert, and Simone Bernard De La Gatinais, who focuses on commercial contracts, private equity and joint ventures, guide the practice. Sara Molina represents clients in IP cases before Italian and EU courts.

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Testimonials

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‘The team was very professional and focused to achieve the expected results.’
‘Dedication, flexibility and effectiveness.’
‘The team that we work with at Chiomenti is absolutely top-notch.'
'Anna Gardini is an expert in the luxury goods IP area. She understands the nuances of the law but is also able to provide legal advice that is reflective of business needs. An absolute pleasure to work with.’

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

Work highlights

Advising Kering SA on the acquisition of the company owning the historic assets in via Monte Napoleone 8, for a consideration of approximately € 1.3 billion, from Blackstone Property Partners Europe.
Advising funds managed by Style Capital, an Italian GP specialised in the Lifestyle, Fashion & Luxury sectors, in the acquisition of Autry from funds managed by Quadrivio and from the founders.
Advising both Trussardi S.p.A. and its fully-owned subsidiary T.R.S. Evolution S.p.A. in relation to their restructuring processes.