Purchasing, production and sales - the risks and opportunities of increasing globalisation, as well as the increasing importance of the internet, mean that there are always new demands upon your business. We not only advise you on all legal queries related to the formation or implementation of purchaser and supplier relationships, the distribution of goods as well as the choice and construction of new distribution structures, but continually keep current developments in mind and tailor our legal advice to the new environment. We support the continuous further development of your operational business and commercial structures, taking into account your commercial and industry specific interests and new requirements. Due to our many years of experience in advising large and medium-sized businesses from all key areas of the national and international economy, we have industry know-how in diverse industry, commerce and technology sectors. We can also call on the expert knowledge of specialised colleagues. In this way, we can offer you comprehensive advice which, alongside general commercial and contract law issues, also covers all relevant legal aspects, in particular

• Advice on the selection and formation of suitable distribution systems (official distributors, commercial agents, selective distribution systems, internet sales), including distribution related anti-trust queries
• Development and amendment of general terms and conditions, taking into account compliance, data protection and employment law issues
• Support with contractual negotiations
• Advice on commission related queries and the settlement of terminated distribution agreements/compensation claims
• Advice and representation in judicial proceedings and arbitation