Luxury Law Alliance News
Luxpreneurs: ‘Entrepreneurs need lawyers who understand how they see the world’ – Get a Grip!’s Jennifer Nemec
When entrepreneur Jennifer Nemec couldn’t find the tennis product she wanted, she created it herself but needed to find the right lawyers for it
Can luxury fashion houses join the sustainability discussion?
Once luxury houses innovate more through sustainable practices, the rest of the fashion industry is sure to follow, writes Foley & Lardner’s Grace Fucci
US cases to watch in fashion, beauty and apparel in 2025
Foley fashion, apparel and beauty law experts Jeff Greene, Ariba Ahmad, Tyler Dever and Allison Nelson explore some of the key luxury cases on the US docket this year
Why brands must be transparent around sustainability claims
Bird & Bird lawyers Rita Tardiolo and Francesca Signorini report on greenwashing allegations at Copenhagen Fashion Week, an issue that highlights the importance of brands living up to their green promises
Belmond, Bottega Veneta, Diageo and Dolce & Gabbana among brands represented at Luxury Law Summit London
June Summit also hosts Luxury Law Awards and a fashion show from British fashion stylist and designer Benedict Lamb
Simmons leads fashion e-retailer Zozo’s $154m acquisition of UK rival Lyst
CMS is advising global shopping platform Lyst on the deal, which will continue to operate as a standalone business
Skadden, Wachtell called in for Versace’s $1.4bn sale to Prada Group
Skadden guides Prada as Wachtell counsels Versace owner Capri Holdings, which bought the Italian luxury stalwart for $2.15bn in 2018
The UK commercial agents regulations are here to stay – bad news for brand owners?
Bird & Bird experts Victoria Hobbs and Louise Lanzkron explain that because luxury brands often operate as principals, those who engage commercial agents may not be pleased with the government’s decision
Shein accused of selling counterfeit versions of Coach products
Lawsuit filed in US alleges that fast fashion giant sells “knock off products to consumers on a global scale”
Trademark balancing act: luxury brand protection versus reputational risk
Luxury brands can attract negative publicity for aggressively defending their trademarks, so striking the right balance is essential, write Freeths IP experts Iona Silverman, Dan Cahill and Kishan Pattni
O’Melveny hires LA media and entertainment partner from Sheppard Mullin
Leif Cervantes de Reinstein is O’Melveny’s second entertainment law lateral partner hire this year
Morrison Cohen advises Valentino in US class certification bid win
New York district court judge denies class certification but will allow individual lawsuits to proceed
Latham, BCLP advise on Tapestry’s sale of luxury shoe brand Stuart Weitzman to Caleres
In a luxury shake-up, Tapestry divests high-end shoe company for $105m in cash to focus on Coach and Kate Spade brands
Macfarlanes and Linklaters lead on Ferrari Group’s €785m IPO
Italian-based luxury logistics company sells 25% of founding family shares to fund transaction
Travers Smith and Foley & Lardner among firms advising on Steve Madden’s Kurt Geiger acquisition
Steve Madden pays £289m in cash to acquire luxury UK brand Kurt Geiger from PE firm Cinven
All that’s glittering is green jewellery: innovation, reuse, recycling and protection
Remfry & Sagar’s Radha Khera discusses luxury’s green jewellery innovations and the protections keeping them safe in India
Arnold & Porter, Latham advise on Kim Kardashian-backed investment in 111SKIN
Reality TV star’s SKKY Partners makes minority investment in London-based luxury skincare company 111SKIN
Rosewood Hotels hires former Kempinski GC as vice president for legal
Hadrian Beltrametti Walker will oversee legal matters for the hotel group’s EMEA and Caribbean business
French firms Gide and Lacourte Raquin Tatar guide Kering and Ardian in luxury real estate partnership
Gucci-owner Kering sells 60% stake in prominent Paris properties to PE firm Ardian
‘Tariffs are bad economics’: A conversation with AAFA president Stephen Lamar
In his keynote address at the Luxury Law Summit New York, American Apparel & Footwear Association leader discussed issues at the intersection of fashion and politics
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