Distribution law concerns all the rules that apply to the distribution operation. It can be formed by a contract to be a distribution contract.

The distribution contract is a contract concluded between a distributor who can be a producer or wholesaler and a reseller with the aim of defining the rules of their relationship with regard to the distribution of goods or services to a defined clientele. The distribution contract can be concluded in different forms: the franchise contract, the commercial concession contract, the commission-affiliation contract and the distributive selection contract.

Distribution law is a business area that is complex and vast; we will therefore be able to meet there in so many things such as the conclusion of contracts, for example. However, since it is a commercial domain, litigation has always taken its place, whether between merchants or between merchants and our merchants. Thus, we have lawyers who can deal with all issues related to distribution law.

Our areas of intervention in distribution law

Distribution law is a complex discipline insofar as it evolves with technological advances.

For this, our law firm can advise you on all the issues you may encounter in the distribution of your products or services wherever you are. Also, thanks to our expertise, our lawyers can assist you in setting up your distribution networks.

The distribution contract, as we said above, can combine different forms, including the following 4:

1-the franchise agreement:

The franchise contract is a contract by which a franchisor gives the right to the franchisee to exploit know-how by selling its products or performing its services, against remuneration. These rights may relate to: the sign, the know-how, the brand…

2-the commission-affiliate contract:

The commission-affiliation contract is a contract concluded between a commission agent, called the merchant, and a principal. The agent sells the principal’s products on behalf of the latter and under his know-how, against consideration.

3-the selective distribution contract:

The selective distribution contract is a contract by which a supplier grants the task to a merchant that he will have to choose on the basis of criteria to market his products or services.

Indeed, we can intervene in all these types of distribution contracts and in many others. We assist and advise in the event of a breakdown of the talks during the pre-contractual phase. We also assess the compliance of the distribution network with the rules of competition law and commercial contract law.

Finally, our firm also assists you in the drafting of the various legal documents that you will need in the context of the distribution and in particular the drafting of general conditions of purchase, sale and provision of services.

Drafting international distribution contracts

Our law firm has also expanded its involvement in the drafting of international distribution. The international distribution contract is more widespread today all over the world.

Thus, this type of contract can be defined as a distribution contract, one party of which resides abroad and which markets the products or performs the services of the other party. This contract is generally characterized by an exclusive distributor.

Thus, different types of products can be marketed, such as beverages and foodstuffs.

Then our lawyers can draft or negotiate your international distribution contract. They will also be able to draft the clauses that may be linked to this contract, such as the exclusivity clause, the restoration of confidentiality and the non-competition clause.

Also, in litigation, we may seek compensation for damages and in addition, defend you before the competent court. We compile your file and accompany you during all the procedures until the final judgment.

Finally, distribution law is a complex discipline due to the fact that it is marketing and commercial, which justifies the intervention of a lawyer specialized in the matter who can advise you in all your distribution relations.

As a result, our law firm, thanks to its competence in the said matter, can assist you in all circumstances relating to this discipline.