Leading Associates

Industry focus: Retail in Spain

Baker McKenzie

Fielding cross-departmental expertise and a stellar client list, Baker McKenzie is a leading firm in the retail space. The practice is jointly led by Cristina Duch, who specialises in IP rights, unfair competition and advertising, and María Dolores Garayalde, who advises on trademark matters, license agreements, and tech transfers, and is skilled in managing the IP aspects of corporate transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Cristina Duch; María Dolores Garayalde


Bird & Bird

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.

Praxisleiter:

Lourdes Ayala; Antonio Cueto


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Diana Sendagorta


Kernmandanten

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.


Highlight-Mandate


  • 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.

DLA Piper

DLA Piper provides a wide range of cross-disciplinary services to both international and domestic clients in the retail sector, covering corporate, tax, and IP law. Orson Alcocer, who leads the real estate team, has a particular focus on transactions involving shopping centres. Diego Ramos is a key contact for retailers and investors seeking assistance with commercial, technology and IP matters.

Praxisleiter:

Orson Alcocer


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Diego Ramos


Kernmandanten

Amundi


Little Caesar Enterprises Inc.


Puig


Lego S.A.


THG plc


Taurus Capital


Navega capital – Kapalua Trading


Nutreco Iberia


Sonoma


Stuart Delivery


Bacardi


Zalando


Lululemon Athletica Inc


About You Se& Co


Generali Real Estate


Hines


Rituals


Adriana Abascal


Linden Capital Partners


Conair Corporation


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Grupo Trinity on the acquisition of Beauty by Dia, a subsidiary of the listed Grupo DIA that manages the well-known Clarel business.
  • Advised Linden Capital Partners on its acquisition resulting from a complex corporate reorganisation transaction through the portfolio companies of the LifeStyles Group.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo fields a cross-departmental team that is skilled at handling the full range of retail-related matters, including real estate, IP, distribution, consumer and regulatory law, among other areas. Sofía Martínez-Almeida has a wealth of experience in retail and fashion law, and often advises on IP and technology matters. Daniel Marín and Iñigo Igartua are go-to contacts for commercial and M&A mandates. Isabella Crespo possesses expertise in IP and data protection issues.

Praxisleiter:

Sofía Martínez-Almeida; Iñigo Igartua


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Isabella Crespo; Daniel Marín; Bárbara Sainz de Vicuña


Kernmandanten

Havaianas


Carrefour


Pandora


Hermes


Unibail Rodamco Westfield (URW)


Cuatrecasas

Retained by a host of domestic and international retailers, Cuatrecasas is adept at handling a variety of sector-related matters, including corporate, tax, labour, litigation and IP issues. The team is led by Esther de Félix, an expert in distribution, franchising and competition matters.

Praxisleiter:

Esther de Félix


Kernmandanten

El Corte Inglés


Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España


Miservi Supermercats


Alibaba


Iberian Sports Retail


Pepco Logistics


Clarins


Supermercados Hiber


Puig


Druni


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised El Corte Inglés on registering a commercial paper programme with MARF.
  • Advised Druni on integrating its business with Arenal.
  • Advised on selling the shares of Ofelia Iberia – a holding company with a portfolio of 22 supermarkets, most of them leased to the Carrefour Group – and cancelling an intra-group loan.

Garrigues

The multidisciplinary team at Garrigues advises domestic and international retailers on M&A transactions, commercial agreements, competition law, IP, real estate and financial matters, among other mandayes. Mónica Martín de Vidales Godina and Álvaro Enrique López-Jorrín Hernández jointly oversee the department. Sergio González Galán and María José Pardo are both well versed in M&A, corporate and commercial matters, while Jorge Juan García-Pellicer López focuses on real estate transactions.

Praxisleiter:

Mónica Martín de Vidales Godino; Álvaro Enrique López-Jorrín Hernández


Weitere Kernanwälte:

María José Pardo; Jorge Juan García-Pellicer López


Referenzen

‘Garrigues offers us a differential value due to the integration and coordination of the team. Compared to other advisers, it is very favourable and differential. I would not consider another team of advisers due to the added value that it offers us.’

Kernmandanten

Deoleo


Mahou


López Real Inversiones 2021


Unialco (Uvesco Group)


Austral Venture Gestión


Kadans Science Partner 3


CA Património Crescente – Fundo de Investimento Imóbiliario Aberto, gestionado por Square Asset Management


Centros Comerciales Carrefour y Carrefour Property España


Resilience Partners Debtco 2


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Carrefour on the sale of six hypermarkets to Realty Income.
  • Advised Square Asset Management, which managers the Portuguese investment fund CA Património Crescente – Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário Aberto, on the acquisition of SC Nueva Condo, S.L. (Klépierre), a medium-sized shopping centre operated by Leroy Merlin España, S.L.U. in the “Parque de Medianas Nueva Condomina” in Murcia.
  • Advised Kadans Science Partner (through the company Kadans Science Partner 3, SP, S.L.U.) on its acquisition of a new building in Malaga TechPark, known as “Edificio Babel”.

Hogan Lovells Spain

Hogan Lovells Spain handles M&A, IP, regulatory, privacy and employment law issues on behalf of a variety of retailers with operations in Spain. Practice head Alex Dolmans brings expertise in M&A, joint ventures and strategic alliances, while Jon Aurrekoetxea is experienced in complex commercial and corporate disputes. Other names to note in the team include Adrián Fernández, who is highly skilled in consumer protection, retail trade and regulatory issues, and Gonzalo Ardila, a specialist in commercial litigation.

Praxisleiter:

Alex Dolmans


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Gonzalo Ardila; Jon Aurrekoetxea; Adrián Fernández


Referenzen

‘Hogan Lovells Spain is an exceptional firm for us because of its collaborative, business-oriented approach and deep experience in Commercial Law’

‘The Mercantile team of Hogan Lovells are excellent, in particular Alex Dolmans and Adrian Fernández. Dolmans’ extensive experience and leadership in international transactions make him a very strong choice for multinational clients with complex needs. Fernández’s dual qualification in law and business, combined with his specialisation in finance, make him a valuable asset for clients who are looking for legal advice focused on business growth.’

 

Kernmandanten

Douglas Perfumery and Spanish affiliates


Alantra


Wizink Bank, S.A.


Groupon Spain S.L.


HelloFresh


Moderna


Stellantis


Hyundai


Coometas


AmerisourceBergen


Gourmet de la Roja


Aedas


Leading U.S. e-commerce group


FCE


Vidoomy


Asahi


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Hyundai with the multijurisdictional restructuring of its leasing service business.
  • Advised HelloFresh on its expansion strategy and the launch of its online business in Spain.
  • Represented Asahi in various legal matters, including claims against its suppliers and issues related to contractual terminations.

Uría Menéndez

The team at Uría Menéndez brings together specialisms in corporate, commercial, IP, privacy, competition, environmental and regulatory law to advise on the full array of retail, fashion and luxury goods-related matters. Patricia Vidal Martínez, a specialist in competition litigation, and Borja Sainz de Aja Tirapu, whose vast expertise covers IP, distribution and advertising matters, co-lead the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Patricia Vidal Martínez; Borja Sainz de Aja Tirapu


Referenzen

‘Each and every member of the Uría team is a quality professional. They understand our business and the needs of our company like no one else, and they anticipate any situation as if they were an in-house lawyer. They are always “two steps ahead” in every sense and are impeccable in all their actions and recommendations.’

‘They are able to understand our business and our needs as if they were internal employees. They are able to offer us their best recommendations and advice in a way that is 100% adapted to our operation and the characteristics of our companies and businesses.’

‘Excellence, professionalism and creativity are, I think, the adjectives that best define this team.’

Kernmandanten

Zara España (Zara)


Lidl Supermercados


Food Delivery Brands Group (formerly Telepizza)


Prénatal Retail Group


Tasty Bidco (KKR)


Rolls-Royce


Primark


Toyota


Air Europa


Smile2Impress


Peris Costumes


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Globalia, Air Europa’s controlling shareholder, on Air Europa’s potential acquisition of sole control over IAG.
  • Assisted Nissan with the negotiation of a distribution contract between Nissan Automotive Europe and Silence.
  • Represented DAF in numerous damages-claim proceedings regarding the European trucks cartel case brought in Spain.