The multidisciplinary retail team at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is well versed in assisting clients with matters relating to real estate, environmental and regulatory issues as well as commercial contracts, consumer law and IP, among other areas. Iñigo Igartua Arregui co-chairs the practice from Barcelona, specialising in corporate, commercial and M&A transactions, alongside the Madrid-based Sofía Martínez-Almeida, whose wide practice encompasses both retail and fashion law, as well as IP and technology matters. Senior associate Isabela Crespo, who sits in the Madrid office, regularly handles data protection, cybersecurity and IP mandates.

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Key clients

  • Carrefour
  • Diageo
  • Giorgio Armani S.P.A.
  • Maus Freres (Lacoste, Gant, Aigle)
  • Media Markt
  • Metro/Makro AG
  • Rodamco
  • VERDECORA
  • Toys R Us Iberia, S.A.U.
  • Mercadona, S.A.
  • Havaianas
  • G-STAR
  • PANDORA

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sofía Martínez-Almeida, Iñigo Igartua

Other key lawyers

Isabela Crespo, Bárbara Sainz de Vicuña