Commercial Law

Secure transactions, strengthen performance.

Negotiation, structuring and defense of commercial relationships in B2B and B2C frameworks. Securing of commercial practices.

Contracts

Distribution

Compliance

Litigation

Contracts & distribution

Commercial partnerships and network structuring

Support in structuring, negotiating and managing your B2B and B2C commercial partnerships and distribution contracts.

Audit & Negotiation

  • Contract review and audit
  • Harmonization of contractual practices
  • Contract negotiation
  • Structuring of strategic partnerships and complex contractual arrangements
  • Tailoring of key contractual provisions (non-compete, exclusivity, pricing, change of control)

Structuring & Development

  • NDAs
  • General terms and conditions of purchase and/or sale (B2B and B2C)
  • B2B service agreements
  • Supply and procurement agreements
  • Commercial agency agreements, business introducers, and sales representatives
  • Training for sales teams

Distribution

  • Selective/exclusive distribution agreements
  • Commercial concession
  • Franchising (agreements and disclosure documentation)
  • Integrated networks and branches

E-Commerce

  • Regulations applicable to marketplaces and online platforms
  • Terms and conditions of sale and use (B2B and B2C)
  • E-commerce agreements
  • Compliance of websites and customer experience with consumer protection regulations (DGCCRF)

Commercial Termination & Transition

  • Definition and implementation of termination strategies (termination procedures, notice periods and indemnities)
  • Termination of commercial relationships
  • Assistance with transition matters (inventory and customer transfer)
Litigation & Restrictive Practices

Prevention & Defence

Representation before courts or arbitral tribunals to protect your interests and assets.

Evidentiary and interim measures

Pre-trial investigative measures (Article 145 of the French Code of Civil Procedure)
Private or court-appointed expert proceedings
Conservatory attachments and protective measures
Emergency proceedings

Commercial disputes

Termination of pre-contractual negotiations
Breach of contractual obligations
Contract termination
Sudden termination of established commercial relationships
Damages claims
Debt recovery

Unfair competition

Economic parasitism
Commercial disparagement
Confusion, business disruption and diversion of customers
Protection of trade secrets

Restrictive trade practices

Significant imbalance
Abuse of economic dependence
Discriminatory practices
Mandatory annual commercial negotiations
Litigation & compliance

Defense & prevention

Litigation representation and compliance programs to secure your commercial and competitive practices.

Commercial disputes

Distribution litigation, contractual non-performance, wrongful termination, compensation

Interim measures

Injunctions, seizure-counterfeiting, in futurum investigation measures, expert assessments

Compliance programs

Contractual audits, DGCCRF compliance, commercial team training

Preventive approach

Our expertise combines proactive advisory support and litigation defence to structure and secure your commercial practices over the long term.

  • Review and protection of commercial agreements
  • Legal and regulatory monitoring
  • Training on legal risks, particularly regarding restrictive trade practices
  • Representation before courts and tribunals

Secure your commercial relationships

Our commercial and competition law experts support you in structuring and defending your commercial interests.

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