NEW YORK – May 22, 2026 – Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is representing Marquee Brands, an affiliate of Neuberger Berman, in connection with Marquee Brands’ acquisition of a majority interest in Roberto Cavalli. The deal will bring Marquee Brands’ portfolio to 22 brands.
Founded in Florence in 1970, Roberto Cavalli is one of Italy’s most distinctive luxury houses. The iconic luxury house is celebrated for its avant-garde design and distinct Italian craftsmanship.
Marquee Brands is a global brand owner, marketer, and media company. Owned by funds managed by Neuberger Berman, one of the world’s leading employee-owned investment managers, Marquee Brands targets high-quality brands with strong consumer awareness and long-term growth potential.
The multioffice Greenberg Traurig team representing Marquee is led by Ejim Peter Achi, co-chair of the firm’s Global Corporate Practice and Private Equity Practice, and New York Corporate Shareholder Alexander M. Mandel. Other shareholders include Serena Y. Shi (Corporate, New York), Sarah Moyles (Corporate, London), Henrietta Walker (Corporate, London), Chris Lester (Corporate, Abu Dhabi), David M. Greenberg (Intellectual Property & Technology, New York), Jeffrey K. Ekeberg (Tax, Chicago), P. Fishel Schreiber (Benefits & Compensation, New York), Evangelia Podaras (Labor & Employment, New York), Giuseppe Bulgarini d’Elci (Labor & Employment, Milan), Luigi Fontanesi (Partner, Intellectual Property & Technology, Milan), and Edoardo Gambaro (Litigation, Milan).
The team also includes Associates Roberto (Rob) Cortinas (Corporate, New York), Abdulrasheed Bolaji Ijaodola (Corporate, New York), Sophia A. Korn (Corporate, Atlanta), Abdulla Al Hashili (Corporate, Dubai), Sukhdeep S. Gill (Intellectual Property & Technology, Philadelphia), Camilla Di Fonzo (Senior Associate, Intellectual Property & Technology, Milan), and Martino Basilisco (Litigation, Milan); Counsel Roberta Cristaldi (Labor & Employment, Milan) and Pietro Missanelli (Litigation, Milan); and Of Counsel Tzy-Ying (Sandy) Chiu (Intellectual Property & Technology, New York).