Isabel Gandoy Fernandez
Cuatrecasas, Barcelona
isabel.gandoy@cuatrecasas.com

The European Fashion and Luxury Law Conference (the ‘Conference’), meticulously organised by the IBA European Regional Forum (ERF) and held in Milan on 23 April 2024, was a resounding success. The event, which was fully booked, showcased a remarkable assembly of speakers, each highly esteemed within the industry. These speakers brought with them a wealth of knowledge and expertise, which they shared across a series of discussions and presentations.

Conference highlights

• Renowned speakers: The Conference featured a lineup of distinguished speakers, each a luminary in their respective field within the fashion and luxury sectors. Their presentations and panels provided attendees with invaluable insights into the current landscape of fashion and luxury law.
• Cutting-edge topics: The agenda was carefully curated to include topics that are at the forefront of the industry. These discussions were not only relevant but also addressed the evolving challenges and opportunities that legal professionals face in this dynamic sector.
• Engagement and networking: The fully booked Conference facilitated a vibrant atmosphere for engagement, allowing attendees to network with peers, thought leaders and innovators. This interaction fostered a collaborative environment where ideas and strategies were exchanged.
• Programme overview: The programme was comprehensive, covering a wide array of subjects pertinent to the industry. This included the latest legal developments, intellectual property issues, regulatory changes and the impact of new technologies on fashion and luxury law.

Outcomes and impact

The Conference’s success is a testament to the meticulous planning and execution by the ERF Committee. The high caliber of speakers and the contemporary nature of the topics discussed have contributed significantly to the advancement of knowledge in the field of fashion and luxury law. Attendees left the Conference enriched with new insights and perspectives, which will undoubtedly influence their professional practices and the industry at large.

In conclusion, the European Fashion and Luxury Law Conference served as an essential platform for legal professionals to converge, learn and discuss the most pressing issues facing the fashion and luxury sectors today. The event’s success has set a high standard for future conferences and will have a lasting impact on the practice of law within these vibrant industries.