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Firms To Watch: Industry focus: Luxury goods

Industry focus: Luxury goods in France

Kalder

Kalder was founded in 2024 by luxury goods expert Farid Bouguettaya, who has a strong standing in the space.

Plasseraud IP Avocats

Plasseraud IP Avocats advises an array of multinational companies, both French and foreign, in a host of intellectual property, advisory, and litigation proceedings. The team’s strength in the luxury goods industry is highlighted in the cosmetics, fashion, and spirits sectors. Julien Blanchard specialises in trade mark, design, and copyright law, while Sandrine Bouvier-Ravon and Jean-Christophe Guerrini both have strengths in intellectual property litigation. Claire Herissay-Ducamp and Gilles Ringeisen are further key names in the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Julien Blanchard; Sandrine Bouvier-Ravon; Jean-Christophe Guerrini; Claire Herrisay-Ducamp; Giles Ringeisen


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‚The firm has provided good counsel and good results.‘

‚Claire DuCamp is always able to assist or refer to someone who could help.‘

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  • Advising Burberry in several civil and criminal proceedings for anti-counterfeiting claims.
  • Supporting Ralph Lauren in its IP litigation strategy, including representation for civil and criminal actions.

Deprez Guignot Associés

With an impressive client list and vast sector expertise, Deprez Guignot Associés is a standout in the luxury goods space with a team whose work spans a vast array of luxury segments, from fashion and haute couture to jewellery, alcohol and watchmaking. Practice head Vincent Fauchoux represents French and international luxury groups, handling advisory, transactional and litigation matters. Annabelle Dalex is another key name.

Praxisleiter:

Vincent Fauchaoux; Annabelle Dalex


Kernmandanten

RICHEMONT


PUIG


FEDERATION FRANÇAISE DE LA HAUTE-COUTURE ET DU PRÊT A PORTER


CARTIER


MOËT HENNESSY


VAN CLEEF & ARPELS


VILTIER


CHANEL


L’OREAL


PIERRE CARDIN


CASABLANCA PARIS


DELVO


RICK OWENS


PYD


MCGP


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  • Advising Moet Hennessy on the EU-wide protection of the Veuve Clicquot brand.
  • Represented Cartier in a counterfeit case over its LOVE and JUSTE UN CLOU collections.

Eversheds Sutherland

The luxury goods team at Eversheds Sutherland has a well-rounded and highly capable offering able to assist all manner of luxury clients in across sectors, including fashion, jewellery and automotives. The team has strong expertise in handling data-related matters, guiding strategic acquisitions, and managing regulatory compliance. Global practice head Gaëtan Cordier brings expertise in IP, IT, privacy as well as litigation-related matters. Caroline Lyannaz joined the firm in May 2025 from White & Case LLP.

Praxisleiter:

Gaëtan Cordier


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Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. has a cross-practice team with outstanding expertise in the luxury goods industry, with clients ranging from high-end fashion, jewellery, and cosmetics to beverages and hospitality. The team is particularly experienced in employment-related issues. Key names within the group include Franck Audran, Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier, Thierry Dor, Julien Guinot-Deléry  and Emmanuel Larere.

Praxisleiter:

Franck Audran; Raphaëlle Dequiré-Portier; Thierry Dor; Julien Guinot-Deléry; Emmanuel Larere


Kernmandanten

Jacquemus


Lanvin


Caudalie


Icicle Paris Mode


Carven France


LVMH


Saverglass


Kering


Pernod Ricard SA


L’Oréal


Aura Blockchain Consortium


Prada


Richemont


Tiffany & Co


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  • Advised Kering, from a tax perspective, on its contribution to a newly formed joint venture with Ardian.
  • Assisted the Jacquemus fashion house in the negotiation, drafting and conclusion of a long-term and exclusive partnership with L’Oréal.

Joffe & Associés

Drawing on substantial resources across Paris, two other French offices and London, Joffe & Associés fields a market-leading luxury goods practice with a longstanding reputation among top-tier brands. The team advises fashion, fragrance, cosmetics, beverages and hospitality groups on the full lifecycle of commercial activity, from strategic transactions to high-stakes disputes. Thomas Lepeytre is particularly noted for his mastery of distribution structures, joint ventures and complex contractual arrangements, while Véronique Dahan leads on IP and digital matters, both contentious and non-contentious. Alvyn Gobardhan rounds out the trio at the helm of the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Thomas Lepeytre; Véronique Dahan; Alvyn Gobardhan


Kernmandanten

LVMH SE


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  • Assisted LVHM in its acquisition of a majority stake in Orient Express.

August Debouzy

August Debouzy is recognised for its full-service offering to leading international luxury groups, combining expertise across areas such as IP, IT,  competition, employment, and tax law. The team regularly supports clients in the fashion, automotive, cosmetics, hospitality, jewellery and drinks industries, drawing on a strong multidisciplinary bench to handle complex, cross-border mandates. Mahasti Razavi is a key figure in IT and digital matters, while Florence Chafiol is noted for her command of data protection, compliance and contentious data issues. Alexandra Berg-Moussa stands out for steering large-scale digital and supply-chain transformations, as well as e-commerce and distribution projects.

Praxisleiter:

Mahasti Razavi; Alexandra Berg-Moussa; Florence Chafiol; Guillaume Aubatier; Laurent Cotret; Vincent Brenot; Fabienne Haas


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Thibaut Amourette


Referenzen

‘In my opinion, this team stands out for its professionalism, and one of its main strengths is that its lawyers are attentive, responsive, and perfectly able to tailor their advice to our specific issues. Compared to other competing teams in the market, I consider AD to be among the best, whether in terms of quality of service, commitment, or a deep understanding of our sector-specific challenges.‘

‚Regarding innovation, the team demonstrates a particular openness to diversity and evolving working methods.’

‘Within the team, several lawyers stand out. I’m thinking in particular of Mahasti Razavi, who has supported our firm for many years and is a true partner.‘

Kernmandanten

Jesta


Sève


Balmain


Nike


Ferrari


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  • Advice and assistance to, and representation of, Balmain in appeal proceedings and before the Supreme court against an Emirati entrepreneur concerning the rescission of a trade mark assignment agreement, in coordination with parallel disputes before various administrative and judicial courts in the Middle East.
  • Providing regular assistance to, and representation of, Ferrari as part of its trade mark, design and copyright protection strategy against third-party infringers, both in pre-litigation and litigation.
  • Assistance of LVMH in the context of the negotiation of its sponsorship agreement with COFREX, the public entity in charge of organising the French Pavillion at the 2025 Osaka World Expo.

Dentons

Dentons’ Paris luxury practice advises clients across a wide range of luxury sectors and is regularly instructed on matters requiring input from multiple practice areas and jurisdictions. The team is headed by Sandra Hazan, whose expertise spans the digital economy, international tax and transfer pricing. Employment specialist Katell Déniel Allioux and seasoned IP litigator Loïc Lemercier are further key names to note.

Praxisleiter:

Sandra Hazan


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Katell Déniel-Allioux; Loïc Lemercier


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‘An exceptional and dedicated team that understands the needs and specificities of each sector. A strong capacity for innovation and offering tailored solutions.’

 

 

Kernmandanten

Assouline Publishing


Hotel Plaza Athénée


Chanel


Cassina spa


Interparfums SA


Resolve Group Inc.


The Row


Casablanca


Michel Vivien


Supreme (Chapter 4 CORP DBA Supreme)


Verlinvest France SAS


Olivier Lapidus


Devialet


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  • Advised Assouline Publishing, on a progressive equity sale to LVMH.
  • Assisted Dorchester Collection (Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice Hotels) on the implementation of a new system to propose housing to Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice hotels’ employees.
  • Advised Chanel on the protection of its trade marks, designs, and copyrights, as well as to support strategic commercial partnerships.

FÉRAL

FÉRAL has an established practice in the fashion and luxury sectors, advising on matters including intellectual property, information technology, commercial contracts, and litigation. The practice's clients stem from a number of industries including media, health, sports, and technology. Within the intellectual property space, Richard Willemant is a recognised figure, while Christiane Féral-Schuhl is another key practitioner at the firm.

Praxisleiter:

Richard Willemant


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Christiane Féral-Schuhl


Kernmandanten

COGIFOR


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Taliens

Clara Steinitz is the key port of call for the boutique Taliens when it comes to the luxury industry. She specialises in IP litigation, licensing and transactional work, with the team frequently advising leading industry figures in parasitic behaviour disputes.

Praxisleiter:

Jean-Frédéric Gaultier; Clara Steinitz; Gregoire Triet


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