Trade and Distribution Law

Successful sales require good products and tailored strategies – but also a clear legal basis. Whether national or international trade in goods and services, brick-and-mortar or digital: robust contractual structures and legally compliant sales systems are crucial for growth and planning security. We support companies in setting up, developing, and enforcing their sales models in a legally sound manner.

FGvW provides comprehensive advice on commercial and distribution law. Our services range from drafting and negotiating individual contracts to providing legal support for complex distribution organizations. We combine legal precision with a deep understanding of market mechanisms, supply chains, and commercial processes.

Our consulting services focus in particular on:

• All types of commercial contracts, in particular purchase, supply, and framework agreements
• Distribution agreements, such as commercial agency, authorized dealer, franchise, and agency models
• Establishment, restructuring, and termination of distribution systems
• Distribution-related competition and antitrust law, in particular price and territory restrictions
• Liability, warranty, and recall scenarios
• Enforcement and defense of claims in judicial and extrajudicial disputes

We understand trade and distribution as a dynamic interplay of law, economics, and strategy. Our consultants work closely with related areas of law to design distribution models that are legally compliant, practicable, and sustainable. The aim is to minimize risks while maintaining entrepreneurial flexibility.

Whether it’s contract drafting, strategic realignment, or conflict resolution, we are at your side as your partner in commercial and distribution law – with clear advice, robust solutions, and the commitment to legally secure your market success.