ADVANT Nctm draws on experts from its many specialist departments, ranging from real estate to insolvency, to provide full coverage of support in the luxury goods sector. The firm assists clients with M&A transactions, IPOs, trade mark registrations, litigation and tax matters. Its clients include well-known fashion brands, retailers, equity funds and luxury hoteliers from around the world. The team is overseen by Michele Bignami, who specialises in employment and industrial relations assistance. Luca Guidobaldi adds experience in copyright, design and trade mark law to the team.

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Key clients

  • Brunello Cucinelli
  • Automobili Lamborghini
  • Vivienne Westwood
  • Gucci
  • Manolo Blahnik
  • Abercrombie & Fitch
  • Etro S.p.A.
  • Spray Moret LLC
  • Under Armour Inc.
  • Belmond

Work highlights

  • Assisting Vivienne Westwood on data protection, cybersecurity, e-commerce and digital services, focusing on defining the governance of customers’ personal data collected through Vivienne Westwood's e-commerce website and shops in and outside of Europe.
  • Assisting Brunello Cucinelli in proceedings before the Court of Venice against Confezioni Peserico S.p.a., involving design infringement and unfair competition-related issues.
  • Assisting Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. in relation to a complex cross-border action against Automoviles Lamborghini SA.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michele Bignami

Other key lawyers

Luca Guidobaldi