BonelliErede's clients read as a roll call of pre-eminent, global, fashion design houses and its '360 coverage of the legal service industry is unmatched’. The group is led by Francesco Anglani, who is especially adept in all areas of anti-trust, often acting in cases with the Italian Competition Authority and the European Commission. He also regularly assists clients with disputes involving distribution systems or negotiations with franchises and distributors. Brand protection (including anti-counterfeiting) is another key specialism in this sector which is provided by IP expert Giovanni Guglielmetti . The corporate and acquisitions side is covered by Nicola Marchioro whose expertise includes advising on strategic partnerships or joint ventures - he is also the country partner for the United States. Marco Maniscalco provides the employment advice, particularly Italian and cross-border business and employee transfers.

Chiomenti spreads its luxury goods practice across the sector, advising on matters concerning transactions, private equity and employment. In addition, it retains expertise on IP, tax, contractual and litigation issues relating to the luxury goods industry. Its clients include luxury companies in the beauty, automotive, hospitality and gourmet sectors. Emanuele Barberis, a specialist in employment law as it affects the fashion and retail sectors, is the co-head of the luxury practice alongside Simone Bernard de la Gatinais, who focuses her advice on commercial contracts, private equity joint ventures, stock listing and capital increases.

DLA Piper is a one-stop-shop for all fashion and retail matters, whether they involve domestic or international elements. The firm fields a strong commercial litigation and arbitration practice, that advises on distribution, agency, sub-contracting and sponsorship agreements disputes. It also advises on disputes over abuse of economic dependence. Additionally, the firm is well versed in IP and regulatory assistance. Elena Varese, who is experienced in contentious and non-contentious IP, fashion law, unfair competition and consumer law, co-heads the luxury goods practice alongside Davide Rossetti, who has deep knowledge of the fashion industry, advising famous high fashion and casualwear brands.

Pavia e Ansaldo assists major, domestic and international luxury labels and retailers. The firm’s luxury goods practice is broad, advising all along the industry’s supply chain, from manufacturing to advertising to consumer protection. It is also experienced in advising clients on regulatory, licencing, employment and real estate matters as well as on issues arising in the e-commerce space. Gian Paolo Di Santo, who has expertise in IP matters for major fashion labels including trademark enforcement, heads the luxury and fashion department with Mia Rinetti, whose focus is on corporate and commercial matters within the industry. Corporate specialist, Adriano Villa , who is admitted as a foreign lawyer in Japan, assists clients looking to do business/enter the market in Japan.

ADVANT Nctm’s dedicated luxury and fashion team assists major fashion labels and luxury hospitality companies. It offers a full coverage of services connected to the issues, with experience in M&A, listing, trademark, litigation, financing and tax matters at a national and international level. Michele Bignami leads the luxury goods practice with expertise in employment issues affecting the industry, along with experience in restructurings, trade union relations and dismissals. Within the practice, Luca Guidobaldi advises on IP law, particularly copyright, design and trademark law.

Deloitte Legal Italy -Società tra Avvocati a r.l.  has great familiarity with the fashion and luxury industry, advising many fashion brands, designers, promoters, agents and design companies. Many of its clients include household names. It has particular strength in supporting clients through IP matters and M&A transactions, be they domestic or international. ‘An extremely well-prepared professional’, Ida Palombella leads the firm’s fashion and luxury practice and is experienced in managing the commercialisation of brands throughout Europe and Asia as well as data protection matters.

Hogan Lovells International LLP advises clients on all aspects of the luxury goods sector, from restructuring to compliance to distribution. Giovanni Ghirardi is an expert in IP matters, particularly as regards patents. Andrea Atteritano further complements the practice with his experience in litigation, arbitration and other contentious matters. Marco Rota Candiani and Luca Picone assist in M&A matters affecting the luxury goods industry. Luigi Mansani is also of note. Maria Luce Pittatelli completes the practice with a focus on anti-counterfeit actions, IP transactions and strategic brand counselling.

Withers Studio Legale advises all manner of clients in the luxury goods sector but with a particular focus on prominent, private individuals and families. Managing partner Roberta Crivellaro focuses her practice on corporate and commercial matters for notable families and companies in the luxury sector. Jacopo Liguori specialises in IP, technology and privacy assistance. Carlo Alberto Demichelis advises clients on IP litigation and anti-counterfeiting at a domestic and international level. Giulia Cipollini’s strength in the luxury goods field is tax advice.

The luxury goods-focused team at Bird & Bird assists a broad array of organisations in the luxury, fashion and retail space. The team leverages its connections with the firm’s international offices to provide expertise on multi-jurisdictional matters. Massimiliano Mostardini maintains a focus on IP litigation connected to trademarks, copyright and advertising for its luxury goods clients. Rita Tardiolo has a particular strength in advising clients on advertising campaigns in the digital and non-digital spaces. Giovanni Galimberti further complements the practice with experience in domestic and international litigation.

LCA Studio Legale advises across the luxury goods sector, though with a particular focus on the fashion industry, advising prominent fashion houses and brands. Gianluca De Cristofaro, who advises on IP, data protection and advertising law matters, leads the practice alongside Edoardo Calcaterra  , whose speciality is corporate and commercial law with a particular focus on M&A, private equity and cross-border investments. In January 2023, Simona Passarelli joined the firm from Plusiders Studio Legale e Tributario.

Orsingher Ortu – Avvocati Associati covers all sectors of the luxury goods industry, such as clothing, jewellery, cosmetics, perfumery and automotive. Within the practice, Pierfrancesco Giustiniani has extensive knowledge of corporate and M&A matters including extraordinary transactions. Domenico Colella further adds expertise in the M&A field in addition to experience advising on IT and project outsourcing matters. Fabrizio Sanna is of note also for advising clients on IP matters as well as data protection and e-commerce legislation.

Portolano Cavallo advises fashion houses as well as jewellery, cosmetic and automotive companies on any issues that may arise in the course of their business. Manuela Cavallo assists clients on M&A transactions, joint ventures and private equity matters in the fashion sector. Irene Picciano acts in regulatory, compliance, EU and competition matters. In addition, Lydia Mendola supports the firm’s luxury goods clients through IP disputes over trademark, patent or copyright violations. Barbara Corsetti is also noted for experience in commercial contracts and corporate law.

 

Trevisan & Cuonzo assists clients in contentious and non-contentious activities across the luxury goods sectors, with a particular specialty in IP protection matters. It is well acquainted with counterfeiting cases as well as trademark and design litigation. Daniela Ampollini, advises on all aspects of IP law for domestic and international clients, while Francesca Ferrero focuses on judicial and extrajudicial matters relating to IP rights.