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Baker McKenzie

Commercial Contracts

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Baker McKenzie

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Provided by Baker McKenzie

For years, we have been known for our many years of experience in the area of distribution agreements and the structuring of distribution channels tailored to the individual needs of our clients. A very large number of global players are long-standing clients of our practice group.

Large (international) projects: We constantly demonstrate our capabilities in advising on very large projects with international/global reach. For clients such as Amer Sports (Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Arc'teryx, Peak Performance ), Asics, CureVac, Daimler, Hitachi Medical Systems, Karl Storz, The Body Shop and, above all, two automobile manufacturers, we handle major projects.

Experience and degree of specialization: Our expertise is not industry-dependent. For example, we have in-depth knowledge of the automotive industry in particular, but also of the consumer goods, fashion, logistics and IT industries.

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Commercial Contracts - Germany

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Considered an outstanding practice group with a large and dedicated team, Baker McKenzie is renowned for its work on distribution and logistics matters. The team is regularly involved in large cross-border cases, aided by its strong international network and practice groups. Besides its excellent abilities in the complete restructuring of distribution systems and logistics contracts, it is also renowned for advising on areas such as supply and cooperation agreements. Furthermore, Baker McKenzie is respected for representing clients in contentious commercial proceedings concerning contractual and supply agreement disputes. Its prestigious client roster features well-known automotive, fashion and technology companies, further underlining the law firm's excellent market position.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Baker McKenzie gilt als herausragende Praxisgruppe mit einem großen und engagierten Team und ist für ihre Expertise im Bereich Distribution und Logistik bekannt. Das Team ist regelmäßig in große, grenzüberschreitende Fälle involviert und profitiert dabei von seinem starken internationalen Netzwerk und seinen Praxisgruppen. Neben ihrer exzellenten Kompetenz in der umfassenden Restrukturierung von Distributionssystemen und Logistikverträgen ist Baker McKenzie auch für ihre Beratung in Bereichen wie Liefer- und Kooperationsverträgen bekannt. Darüber hinaus genießt die Kanzlei hohes Ansehen für die Vertretung von Mandanten in streitigen Handelsverfahren im Zusammenhang mit Vertrags- und Liefervertrags-Streitigkeiten. Zu den renommierten Mandanten zählen namhafte Unternehmen aus der Automobil-, Mode- und Technologiebranche, was die hervorragende Marktposition der Kanzlei unterstreicht.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie defended Leica against alleged supply and damages claims.

  • Baker McKenzie verteidigte Leica gegen angebliche Liefer- und Schadensersatzansprüche.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie handles highly complex cross-border matters with exceptional competence. The team combines legal precision with strong commercial awareness, making its support invaluable.

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  • No unnecessary questions are raised by Baker McKenzie; instead, the facts are clarified in a structured manner, problems are explained and solutions are offered.

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  • Baker McKenzie has SME experts who adapt to the client's ways of working and risk appetite. Its global network allows it to obtain local advice and feed it into a holistic statement.

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  • Baker McKenzie are fast in understanding our needs and keep issues always at the right level of risk versus benefit.

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  • Baker McKenzie consistently delivers high-quality legal advice that is both practical and actionable. Matters are handled efficiently, without unnecessary delays caused by lengthy memoranda.

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  • Baker McKenzie verfügt über Experten und Expertinnen für kleine und mittlere Unternehmen, die sich an die Arbeitsweise und Risikobereitschaft des Kunden anpassen. Dank ihres globalen Netzwerks kann sie lokale Expertise einholen und in eine ganzheitliche Beratung einfließen lassen.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ulf Wauschkuhn
    Band 1Ulf Wauschkuhn

    Ulf Wauschkuhn

    Outstanding practitioner Ulf Wauschkuhn is held in high esteem for his considerable expertise in global distribution and logistics matters, often advising well-known car manufacturers, fashion retailers and software companies. He is also involved in franchising agreements as well as representing clients in commercial disputes.

    Der herausragende Rechtsanwalt Ulf Wauschkuhn genießt hohes Ansehen für seine umfassende Expertise im Bereich globaler Distribution und Logistik. Er berät regelmäßig namhafte Automobilhersteller, Modehändler und Softwareunternehmen. Darüber hinaus ist er in Franchiseverträge eingebunden und vertritt Mandanten in Handelsstreitigkeiten.
    • Ulf is consistently accessible and delivers prompt, high-quality legal advice that is both well structured and practically applicable. His responsiveness and clarity make him an invaluable resource.

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    • Ulf is an outstanding lawyer with in-depth market and legal knowledge who always keeps the client's interests in focus.

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    • Ulf Wauschkuhn is a household name when it comes to commercial contracts and is well established here.

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    • Ulf Wauschkuhn is a strong colleague I value a lot.

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    • Ulf Wauschkuhn ist im Bereich der Handelsverträge ein bekannter Name und hier bestens etabliert.
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    • Ulf Wauschkuhn ist ein starker Kollege, den ich sehr schätze.
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    • Ulf ist ein hervorragender Anwalt mit fundierten Markt- und Rechtskenntnissen, der die Interessen seiner Mandanten stets im Blick behält.
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    • Ulf ist stets erreichbar und liefert prompte, qualitativ hochwertige Rechtsberatung, die sowohl gut strukturiert als auch praxisnah ist. Seine Reaktionsschnelligkeit und Klarheit machen ihn zu einer unschätzbaren Hilfe.
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  • Band 3Katharina Spenner
    Band 3Katharina Spenner

    Katharina Spenner

    Munich-based Katharina Spenner is appreciated for her expertise across a broad range of commercial issues, often advising on global distribution systems and complex supply agreements. Additionally, clients benefit from her experience in litigation.

    Die in München ansässige Katharina Spenner wird für ihre Expertise in einem breiten Spektrum wirtschaftsrechtlicher Fragestellungen geschätzt. Sie berät häufig zu globalen Vertriebssystemen und komplexen Lieferverträgen. Darüber hinaus profitieren Mandanten von ihrer Prozesserfahrung.
    • Katharina Spenner has a quick grasp of the subject matter and outstanding expertise. She works quickly and reliably. She is always approachable.

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    • Katharina Spenner provides a high level of service with clear communication, reliable follow-through and a strong understanding of our business needs. Her advice is sophisticated and well reasoned.

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    • Katharina Spenner's level of service and awareness is always very high and I would recommend her to any colleague.

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    • Her guidance is consistently clear, actionable and tailored to the realities of our business.

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    • She is a reliable partner, even in challenging situations.

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    • Sie ist eine verlässliche Partnerin, auch in schwierigen Situationen.

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    • Katharina Spenner erfasst Sachverhalte schnell und verfügt über herausragende Fachkenntnisse. Sie arbeitet zügig und zuverlässig und ist stets ansprechbar.

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    • Katharina Spenner bietet einen hervorragenden Service mit klarer Kommunikation, zuverlässiger Nachbearbeitung und einem tiefen Verständnis für unsere geschäftlichen Bedürfnisse. Ihre Beratung ist fundiert und gut begründet.
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    • Ihre Empfehlungen sind stets klar, praxisorientiert und auf die Gegebenheiten unseres Unternehmens zugeschnitten.
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    • Katharina Spenners Service und ihr Fachwissen sind stets hervorragend, und ich würde sie jedem Kollegen wärmstens empfehlen.

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