Singled out for its key focus on new technologies, the multidisciplinary team at Bird & Bird offers market-leading advice to companies from the retail sector. The team is skilled at handling a wide range of matters, including IP, M&A, real estate and distribution agreements. Lourdes Ayala, head of the corporate, M&A and venture capital department, has a strong following of companies from the fashion and luxury goods sectors. Antonio Cueto provides expert IP advice and is a key contact for global fashion brands. Diana Sendagorta draws on her extensive experience in M&A, private equity and venture capital matters to advise clients on national and international transactions.

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Key clients

  • Rentals United Spain, S.L. (Guesty Group)
  • Renault
  • Aora Group
  • Taxdown, S.L.
  • Stellantis N.V.
  • VF Apparel España S.L.U
  • Dakia Umusic Hospitality, Llc
  • TENDAM Retail
  • KFC RESTAURANTS SPAIN, S.L.

Work highlights

  • Advised Guesty Group, an Israeli real estate management software group, on the Spanish part of a global transaction whereby Guesty Group has acquired the Swedish company Rentals United.
  • Advised Stellantis on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of the Spanish company Cat Vehicles Management Spain.
  • Advised the Aora Group on the restructuring of its corporate structure.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lourdes Ayala, Antonio Cueto

Other key lawyers

Diana Sendagorta