Engagements

Commercial arbitration in the luxury alcohol industry

Tiago Duarte-Silva was engaged as expert and provided expert opinions in an arbitration with the world’s largest luxury goods group, in the context of the breach of a royalty agreement of its worldwide sales in the premium alcohol sector. Expert opinions centered on the value of future royalties, reaching over $1 billion, with a focus on reasonable sales expectations and cost of capital. The dispute settled favorably on the eve of the start of the hearing.