Baker McKenzie stands out in the retail sector for its multidisciplinary support to major domestic and international brands, advising on commercial strategy, export matters, regulatory compliance and brand protection. The practice is co-led by Elisabet Cots, who advises on regulatory, environmental and consumer law matters, and María Dolores Garayalde, a seasoned trade mark specialist who assists with brand management and IP portfolio protection.
Industry focus: Retail in Spain
Baker McKenzie
Responsables de la pratique:
Elisabet Cots; María Dolores Garayalde
Autres avocats clés:
Bruno Domínguez
Principaux clients
Tous
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the shareholders of Tous, a renowned Spanish jewellery, accessories, and fashion brand, on a deal consisting of the acquisition of the 22.5% stake in the company owned by a global investor, Partners Group, which exited the company’s shareholding nine years after its entry.
Bird & Bird
With strong experience across the food and beverage, fashion, retail, and hotels and leisure sectors, Bird & Bird is equipped to advise on IP and data protection, financing, corporate and M&A, and real estate matters. The practice is co-led by Lourdes Ayala, who focuses on corporate and M&A with particular strength in the retail, life sciences, technology, consumer goods and food sectors, and Antonio Cueto, noted for his IP capabilities. Conchita Sainz heads up the real estate practice, while Celia Bouzas advises on commercial, technology, and data protection matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lourdes Ayala; Antonio Cueto
Autres avocats clés:
Conchita Sainz; Celia Bouzas
Les références
‘Availability and follow-up on the matter with the client. Conchita Sainz is recommended.’
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo remains a trusted adviser to retail clients, offering support across commercial, real estate, consumer, regulatory, employment, tax, IP, and competition matters. The team also assists with digital transformation, AI and machine learning issues. Co-head Sofía Martínez-Almeida is a recognised authority in retail and fashion law, while fellow co-lead Íñigo Igartua advises on EU and competition matters. Bárbara Sainz De Vicuña handles real estate transactions involving retail, shopping centres and commercial assets. Isabela Crespo is no longer at the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sofía Martínez-Almeida; Iñigo Igartua
Autres avocats clés:
Bárbara Sainz de Vicuña; Enrique Isla
Les références
‘Gómez-Acebo & Pombo consistently impress with their deep legal expertise and exceptional preparation. What truly sets them apart is their strong business-oriented mindset—combining legal precision with commercial acumen to deliver pragmatic, strategic advice that aligns seamlessly with client goals.’
‘Work is very thorough and of a high quality.’
‘Sofía Martínez-Almeida provides an excellent level of service. She is good at thinking outside the box.’
Principaux clients
HAVAIANAS
CARREFOUR
PANDORA
HERMES
UNIBAIL RODAMCO WESTFIELD (URW)
Principaux dossiers
Uría Menéndez
Uría Menéndez fields a multidisciplinary team drawing on specialists in corporate, IP, competition, privacy, labour, litigation and regulatory matters to support clients across the retail and e-commerce sectors' evolving commercial and compliance landscape. Francisco Javier García Pérez is a key contact for companies from the e-commerce, cosmetics and fashion sectors seeking advice on IP and privacy matters. Alexandra Molina-Martell Ramis handles M&A, restructurings and commercial arrangements, while Patricia Vidal Martínez focuses on competition law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Francisco Javier García Pérez; Alexandra Molina-Martell Ramis; Patricia Vidal Martínez
Autres avocats clés:
Montiano Monteagudo
Les références
‘Ability to provide tailored and targeted solutions.’
‘Dedication, commitment, and always being attentive to needs.’
‘What makes Uría’s lawyers stand out is the combination of technical rigour with a personal touch and practical vision. They not only provide solid legal arguments but also anticipate scenarios and guide the strategy clearly and realistically. ‘
Principaux clients
Vueling Airlines
Desigual (ABASIC)
Booking
Wallapop
Value Retail
Glovo
CVC Capital Partners and PAI Partners
LVMH
UNIQLO Europe
Leroy Merlin España e Inmobiliaria Leroy Merlin
Principaux dossiers
- Advising CVC and PAI Partners on the sale of their 67.91% stake in Tendam (a leading multi-brand fashion retailer) to Multiply Group in a transaction valued at approximately €1.5bn.
- Advising Glovo, Spain’s leading digital food delivery and quick-commerce company, in one of the most high-profile unfair competition cases in Spain this year.
- Advising several retailers, including Desigual, Sephora, and Cecotec, on administrative proceedings initiated by the Catalan Regional Commerce Authorities over the scope of their Black Friday marketing campaigns.
Cuatrecasas
Retail clients across fashion, luxury, supermarkets, cosmetics, electronics, e-commerce and food turn to Cuatrecasas for support on a wide range of matters, covering corporate and M&A, finance, real estate, urban planning, environmental, and insolvency law. Dispute resolution specialist Esther de Félix leads the practice, handling disputes tied to distribution, agency, franchising, corporate transactions and unfair competition, and frequently represents major brands in complex litigation and arbitration, including damages claims stemming from competition law infringements across multiple regulated and consumer-facing sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Esther de Félix
Principaux clients
El Corte Inglés
Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España
Miservi Supermercats
Alibaba
Iberian Sports Retail
Pepco Logistics
Clarins
Supermercados Hiber
Puig
Druni
Lookiero
Transgourmet
Kuups Design International
Azbz & Delivery
Poly Juguetes
Condis
Nike
The Camp Brands
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Transgourmet on acquiring Moyà Saus, including 56 supermarkets, 3 cash and carry establishments, and 2 distribution platforms in Mallorca (Balearic Islands); in addition, 3 leases and a surface right by entering into the corresponding purchase agreement.
- Advised Nike on a strategic litigation against Fútbol Club Barcelona, concerning trade mark aspects connected to their sponsorship agreement.
- Advised Global coordinators (agents: Goldman Sachs Bank Europe, J.P. Morgan) on the admission to listing of Puig Brands’ class B shares.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper remains a trusted adviser to retail clients, including high-street retailers, on both domestic and international matters concerning corporate, tax, IP, tech and sustainability issues. Practice head José María Oliva stands out for his expertise in real estate, frequently guiding national and international retailers through property transactions. Diego Ramos has departed the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
José María Oliva
Les références
‘A team of exceptional professionals and human quality, which is up to date with the latest developments and trends in financial and banking law.’
‘Their commitment and professional rigour are of a very high standard. Collaboration with the team is very agile, close, and fluid, which makes day-to-day work easier.’
‘It is a fantastic team that adds value to every issue we have the opportunity to collaborate on.’
Principaux clients
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
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Impact Bridge, an impact investment fund, on its strategic participation in Ecoalf, Spain’s pioneering sustainable fashion brand.
- Advised a syndicate of banks on the financing granted to Fini Golosinas España.
- Advised Stuart Delivery on a complex collective dismissal process in Spain involving nearly the entire delivery workforce.
Garrigues
Garrigues advises retail sector clients on corporate and M&A, commercial agreements, public procurement, real estate, advertising, IP and labour issues, and contentious claims. Sergio González Galán heads the firm’s corporate governance offering. María José Pardo is skilled in corporate, commercial and M&A matters in the retail sector, regularly assisting domestic and multinational companies on complex transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mónica Martín de Vidales Godino; Álvaro Enrique López-Jorrín Hernández
Autres avocats clés:
Sergio González Galán; María José Pardo
Principaux clients
Deoleo, S.A.
Rivoli Xanadú, S.L.
Centros Comerciales Carrefour, S.A. and Carrefour Property España, S.L.U.
Bomapa Servicios, S.L.
Minisio Europa Holding
El Corte Inglés, S.A.
Masias Invest, S.L.
Moraleja Prime Retail, S.L.
Rivoli Ballonti Retail, S.A.
MCH Private Equity (Palacios)
Ardian
Alantra
Miura Partners
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Carrefour on the sale of six hypermarkets to Realty Income to continue operating them under a lease agreement through a sale and leaseback formula.
- Advised MCH Private Equity, Ardian and other co-investors on the transfer of their stake in Palacios Foods Investments, S.L., the holding company of the multinational Palacios group, to a consortium of investors led by JB Capital.
- Advised Rivoli Xanadú, S.L., which has acquired a 50% stake in the Xanadú shopping centre located in Madrid from the company Intu Midco 2 S.à r.l. and has become a co-owner of the asset alongside Nuveen, which holds the remaining 50% of the Xanadú shopping centre.
Hogan Lovells Spain
Manufacturers, marketers and distributors of retail and consumer goods turn to Hogan Lovells Spain for assistance with a wide range of legal matters, including commercial, M&A, IP, data privacy, regulatory, employment and dispute resolution issues. The practice is led by Alex Dolmans, who advises on M&A, commercial agreements and product launches, while Jon Aurrekoetxea focuses on commercial and corporate litigation and arbitration, including antitrust damages claims and unfair competition proceedings.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alex Dolmans
Autres avocats clés:
Jon Aurrekoetxea; Casto González-Páramo; Adrián Fernández; Raquel Fernández; Ana Jiménez-Tuset
Les références
‘A team with great expertise in real estate, exquisite in detail and accessible for projects that require high demand on a daily basis.’
‘The team is able to take on urgent and complex work efficiently while maintaining quality. We have worked seamlessly with them in a cross-jurisdiction matter. ’
‘Partner Jon Aurrekoetxea is a very practical and business-savvy litigator. He is able to come up with pragmatic and creative solutions and ideas that help the client achieve their desired outcome.’
Principaux clients
Douglas Perfumery And Spanish Affiliates
Alantra (As Pe Investors In Consumer And Retail Business)
Wizink Bank, S.A.
Groupon Spain S.L.
Hellofresh
Moderna
Stellantis
Hyundai
Coometas
Amerisourcebergen
Gourmet De La Roja
Aedas
Vidoomy
Asahi NoNintendo
Fce Bank Plc Sucursal En España
Mahou NoIveco
Multiply
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Multiply Group on the acquisition of a 67.9% stake in Tendam, a leading specialist fashion and apparel retailer, from leading private equity firms CVC and PAI Partners.
- Advises HelloFresh, the German-listed global leader in meal kits, on its operations and expansion in Spain.
- Represents Asahi, the global beverage group, in a range of supplier-related disputes in Spain, including judicial claims and contractual terminations.