The global market for luxury goods is expected to reach over $4 billion by 2028. Buchalter represents many of the brands driving the worldwide expansion of prestigious consumer goods. Our multidisciplinary group resolves challenges at every stage of a company’s growth cycle: entity formation, product launch, brand protection, company operations, regulatory compliance and new opportunities for joint ventures, acquisitions, or dispositions.
The clients served by our Luxury Brands practice are as varied as their product portfolios. From the renowned fashion, denim and apparel houses and retailers in Los Angeles to footwear manufacturers, fancy food purveyors, timepiece, jewelry, cosmetic and beauty lines, and even thoroughbred horses, the range of luxury goods we work with is extensive.
Comprehensive Care for Luxury Brands
Buchalter attorneys guide companies, entrepreneurs, influencers, licensing agencies and others in avoiding missteps in a fast-paced setting. Our Luxury Goods practice team provides comprehensive and cost-effective counsel to address the many issues that arise in:
- Banking and finance
- Business planning and succession
- Consumer protection regulations
- Corporate governance
- Ecommerce
- Employment advice and litigation
- Estate planning
- Litigation
- Marketing and advertising
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Privacy & data security
- Private equity and venture capital
- Products liability
- Proposition 65 issues
- Real estate
- Retail and commercial leases
- Reorganization and insolvency
- Social media agreements, including for influencers
- Tax
Protection of Valuable Assets
Modern brands derive significant value from their trademarks, copyrights and intellectual property assets. Our IP protection programs are a cornerstone that offers peace of mind to luxury goods clients. From shutting down infringement threats to powerful licensing agreements and IP portfolio audits, we understand the best way to keep clients competitive is to help them be leaders in their space.
Worldwide Resources
The globalization of luxury goods means our clients’ interests and deals are often multijurisdictional and cross-border.
Through decades of representation of prestigious brand names and soon-to-be icons, we have developed a network of international and domestic professionals that help us serve clients wherever a risk or opportunity arises. We regularly work with government and legal authorities, including customs officials, throughout the United States, the European Union and Asia, which includes in-depth experience in China.