Last Friday, 16 May, within the AIJA Half-Year Conference in Milan, our senior associate Giulia Beneduci moderated the session “Fashion in Trouble: ADR or Litigation to the Rescue?“, organized by the Litigation, International Arbitration, Insolvency and IP/TMT Commissions. The topic was discussed with the other panelists: Dimosthenis Stefanopulos, Anna Zabrotskaya and – as keynote speaker from the fashion industry – Sara Citterio (TRUSSARDI).
Starting from a cross-cutting legal overview, following up with a series of real-life cases and finally collecting direct insights from the fashion industry, it was shown that the issues revolving around “fashion in trouble” are manifold, and chiefly revolve around (among others) how to preserve brand value and reputation. The answer to the question whether litigation and/or arbitation should be prioritized as a legal tool to the rescue, also based on polls launched to the audience, appeared anything but black-or-white.
Networking, updating and discussion: a perfect mix that made the conference a unique opportunity, bringing together hundreds of lawyers from various jurisdictions.
Thanks to all participants and the organisers for this inspiring event.
