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GvW Graf von Westphalen

Commercial Contracts

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Our commercial specialists advise a large number of domestic and foreign clients in the structuring, negotiating and performance of domestic and international trade and supply contracts. We also represent contracting partners in disputes before German courts or national or international arbitration tribunals for the examination and enforcement of their contractual and legal claims.

Our areas of specialization:

  • General contract drafting for operational activities (purchasing, supply,        production, outsourcing, service, development contracts)
  • Hedging against the risks specific to international trade using appropriate hedging instruments (purchase price hedging, security interest on goods sold, etc.)
  • Drafting and adjustments of general terms and conditions (T&Cs)
  • Establishing distribution networks
  • Hedging of finance
  • Avoidance and handling of liability problems
  • Insurance law aspects
  • Representing clients in courts and arbitration courts

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    Commercial Contracts - Germany

    Band 3

    What the Team is Known For

    GvW Graf von Westphalen offers particular expertise in litigation pertaining to commercial contracts such as contractual obligations and claims in relation to operator insolvency, wrongful termination of franchise agreements and warranty claims. The law firm's clientele consists of well-known national and international clients from the hospitality sector and mobility service providers.

    Wofür das Team bekannt ist
    Die Kanzlei GvW Graf von Westphalen verfügt über besondere Expertise in der Prozessführung im Zusammenhang mit Handelsverträgen, insbesondere bei vertraglichen Verpflichtungen und Ansprüchen im Zusammenhang mit Betreiberinsolvenz, unberechtigter Kündigung von Franchiseverträgen und Gewährleistungsansprüchen. Zu den Mandanten der Kanzlei zählen namhafte nationale und internationale Unternehmen aus dem Gastgewerbe und der Mobilitätsbranche.
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    Work Highlights

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    • GvW Graf von Westphalen advised Alte Leipziger on selling its legal protection division.

    • GvW Graf von Westphalen advised Alte Leipziger on selling its legal protection division.

    Notable Practitioners

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    • Raimond Emde
      Raimond Emde

      Raimond Emde

      Raimond Emde regularly advises on distribution systems law, drawing on his extensive experience. He is also known for his expertise in agency agreements. Emde is an avid litigator and additionally active as a contributor to leading legal journals.

      Raimond Emde berät regelmäßig zu Fragen des Vertriebsrechts und greift dabei auf seine langjährige Erfahrung zurück. Er ist zudem für seine Expertise im Bereich Handelsvertreterverträge bekannt. Emde ist ein engagierter Prozessanwalt und veröffentlicht darüber hinaus regelmäßig Beiträge in führenden juristischen Fachzeitschriften.

      • Raimond Emde is an expert and a very good litigator with a scientific approach.

        Commercial Contracts respondentGermany
      • Raimond Emde ist ein Experte und ein sehr guter Prozessanwalt mit einer wissenschaftlichen Herangehensweise.
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