Eversheds Sutherland with Arklyz on its acquisition of The Athlete’s Foot

Arklyz Group, the owner of Intersocks Group, is acquiring 100% of The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) retail and e-commerce network from global sporting goods retailer Intersport International Corporation (IIC). The increased cooperation between Arklyz and IIC should result in future synergies and beneficial development for all parties involved. Arklyz will take over TAF’s global business, including brand rights and all franchise agreements.

Eversheds Sutherland acted as legal and tax advisors to Arklyz. The Eversheds Sutherland core team consisted of partner Marc Nufer (lead, pictured), senior associate Alex Schütz, associates Natalie Schwager and Jasmin Vögtli (all corporate/m&a) and partner René Schreiber (tax).

Arklyz will take over TAF’s global business, including brand rights and all franchise agreements.