The Trade & Commerce Practice Group in Germany specializes in structuring distribution channels tailored to the individual needs of our clients. As we thoroughly understand the distribution of goods and services not only from a legal but also from a commercial perspective, we are able to advise our clients on both the development of distribution systems and their legal implementation.
As one contract model often forms the basis for the entire business, we also have particular experience in German law governing general terms and conditions, which is regarded as one of the most stringent in Europe.
Our lawyers are members of the International and European Commercial Contracts Practice Group and work regularly with professionals from other international offices of Baker & McKenzie in the area of European and international distribution law.
Our practice includes but is not limited to the following:
- Authorized distribution agreements
- Commercial agency agreements
- Franchise structures
- Insurance distribution contracts
- Commission agreements
- Direct sales/distribution networks
- Distribution via the Internet
- Telecommunication contracts
- Selective distribution systems
- Product development and supply agreements
- Terms of guarantee
- Consignment stock agreements
- Transportation and logistics contracts
- General terms and conditions including:
- Terms of sale
- Terms of purchase
- Terms of maintenance/repair
- Terms relating to service/consulting
We offer the following legal services related to distribution law:
- Advice on choosing the right distribution structure for each business
- Advice in connection with the termination of distribution agreements
- Consideration of the relevant taxation issues
- Drafting of tailor-made contracts
- Negotiation of individual contracts
- Antitrust law advice
- Advice on the law of unfair competition