Distribution and Franchising
Our firm has leading expertise in the distribution and franchising sectors.
We negotiate and draft franchise, concession, partnership, and distribution agreements. We advise our clients on the implementation and conception of selective distribution networks.
We also support our clients – distributors and franchisees as well as franchisors and major brands – in the difficulties they may experience in cases of breach of established commercial relationships or termination of contracts, as well as in litigation relating to anti-competitive practices: breach of non-competition clauses, unfair competition, parasitism, misappropriation of clientele, disorganization…
More specifically, we have developed in-depth expertise in the following sectors: fashion, luxury, liquor/beverages, food, and hospitality.
The firm is recognized for its expertise in distribution law by the Décideurs juridiques – Leaders League ranking, 2024 edition.
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Dispute Resolution
Commercial litigation - Corporate and financial litigation - International arbitration - Enforcement measures - White-collar crime - Mediation
Intellectual Property – IP/IT
Trademarks and Designs - Copyright and related rights - Patents - Protection and exploitation - Infringement - Unfair competition
Real Estate
Commercial and professional leases - Property investment - Real estate development - Transfer of leasehold rights and business assets - Due diligence - Condominium and property management - Real estate litigation
Distribution and Franchising
Setting up distribution networks - Negotiating franchise/concession/distribution/partnership agreements - Breach of contract - Litigation on termination of established commercial relations - Litigation on anti-competitive practices
Aviation and Transport
Commercial contracts and partnerships - Charter contracts - Passenger litigation - Freight litigation - Enforcement measures - Technical expertise - Regulatory
Corporate
Corporate transactions - M&A - Articles of association and shareholders’ agreements - Management and employees investment - Corporate restructuring - Company formation and corporate monitoring
Commercial Contracts
Letters of intent - Partnerships - Subcontracting - Confidentiality agreements - General terms and conditions - Commercial relations litigation
Employment Law
Employment relations - Dismissals - Negotiated terminations - Labour litigation - Restructuring