Distribution Law / Franchising

We provide comprehensive advice on the selection, design, implementation, and further development of national and international distribution structures. Our expertise encompasses, in particular, the legal structuring of purchase agreements, commercial agent agreements, and authorized dealer agreements, as well as franchise systems in their various forms. When distributing goods and services, numerous legal framework conditions must be taken into account in addition to business considerations. We assist our clients in developing legally sound and economically efficient distribution systems or in adapting existing structures to changing market and legal conditions.

In addition, we advise on the antitrust-compliant structuring and ongoing adaptation of distribution agreements in accordance with continuously evolving regulatory requirements. We also assist our clients in the termination of distribution relationships, particularly with regard to legal settlement, the enforcement or defense against compensation claims, and the development of practical solutions for rescission and transition scenarios.