Renowned for its expertise in high-value and complex transactions, the team at Candé Blanchard Ducamp caters to both French and international companies operating across different sectors of the luxury goods industry. The firm is particularly sought out for its broad and active contentious practice, defending clients in litigation proceedings before both French and European courts. Claire Herissay-Ducamp and Julien Blanchard co-lead the practice and are noted specialists in the field of IP law. They are supported by a trio of talented associates: Charlotte Mocheff, Marion Doré and Charlotte Dolfi.

A market leader in the field of luxury goods, Eversheds Sutherland (France) LLP boasts strong cross-border capabilities and is renowned for providing advice to some of the world’s most illustrious luxury brands. The well-regarded Gaëtan Cordier heads the team from Paris and is supported by Emmanuel Ronco, who oversees intellectual property and data privacy matters for French and international clients, with a particular focus on technology transfers and the monetisation of intangible assets. The team’s luxury legal group further expands the practice, providing a dedicated division for leading stakeholders in the fashion, beauty, jewellery, automotive, hotels, aviation, yachting and art sectors.

Boutique firm VARET PRÈS KILLY represents luxury clients in the wellness, fashion, hospitality and perfume industries, and is particularly sought after for its expertise in intellectual property and digital law. Recent highlights have included advising the city of Vichy on the well-publicised transfer of the portfolio of trade marks and domain names registered by Compagnie de Vichy on behalf of the French state. The group is co-led by Vincent Varet, a recognised expert in IP and information technology law, and Xavier Près, an IP and digital law specialist.

With over 40 years of experience in the luxury goods sector, Baker McKenzie advises many of the world’s leading luxury brands on a range of matters such as corporate acquisitions, refinancings, IP asset protection, and supply chain distribution. Under the guidance of civil and commercial litigation specialist Katia Boneva-Desmicht, the Paris team has expanded its remit to assist with sustainability issues within the sector. Virginie Ulmann is the key contact for drafting intellectual property agreements, whilst Léna Sersiron takes the lead on complex competition cases.

Dentons maintains a strong reputation on the French market and is ideally situated within its globally integrated network to assist international luxury goods clients with a range of legal services, from employment issues to private equity transactions and copyright infringement cases. The multidisciplinary group is led by Sandra Hazan, a tax specialist with over 25 years of experience who is renowned for her in-depth knowledge of transfer pricing and international taxation. She is supported by Katell Déniel-Allioux, who advises on employment law, particularly in relation to acquisitions and restructurings, and Loïc Lemercier, an expert in IP litigation. Isabelle Leroux is another key name in the practice.

Deprez Guignot Associés enjoys a historically strong reputation in the luxury goods field, representing both leading global brands, such as Cartier and Louis Vuitton, and professional industries, such as the French Federation of Haute Couture and Fashion. The group guides clients through global IP management issues, arbitration, and parasitism litigation, amongst other matters. Industry veteran Vincent Fauchoux leads the practice and oversees IP litigation, supported by Annabelle Dalex, an expert in IP, media and litigation matters.

Distinguished by representing some of the world’s leading brands, Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP advises major luxury goods groups and retailers on corporate and commercial transactions, disputes, and intellectual property matters, as well as tax and employment issues. The group is led by a trio of experts: Marie-Aimée de Dampierre stands out for IP and mediation, Etienne Drouard specialises in IT, privacy and data protection matters, and Thierry Meillat leads on labour and employment issues.