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Taylor Wessing

Commercial Contracts

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Our Commercial Agreements and Distribution practice is one of the market leaders. We advise our clients on all aspects of commercial and distribution law, optimise contracts and minimise risks. Above all, we offer practical solutions.

Current key advisory topics include:

• the massive statutory regulation of technical and safety-related requirements for products ("statutory product requirements", "CE mark" etc.)

• price adjustments and other challenges of long supply chains in a globalised world

• the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (valid since 2023 for companies with more than 3,000 employees / from 2024 for companies with more than 1,000 employees in Germany)

• the new competition law for distribution agreements, the EU Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (valid since 1 June 2022), which generally gives suppliers more leeway in the design of their distribution networks and agreements

We support our clients in their operational business – from drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and assisting with their implementation (in particular in the event of defects/product errors) to representing them in national and international court and arbitration proceedings. We also offer strategic advice, for example assisting our clients with market entries as well as the restructuring of existing and the setting up of new distribution systems

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Commercial Contracts - Germany

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Taylor Wessing is recognised for its prowess in handling a diverse range of commercial contract mandates ranging from franchise law to the drafting of terms and conditions and cooperation agreements. The team is particularly well placed to handle e-commerce-related issues such as online direct sales and distribution. Besides the aforementioned example, the law firm is also sought after for its advice on litigation. Its clientele, which comprises well-known national and international technology companies, car manufacturers and supermarket chains, greatly benefits from Taylor Wessing's strong global coverage and cross-border capabilities.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Taylor Wessing ist bekannt für ihre Expertise in der Bearbeitung vielfältiger Mandate im Bereich des Handelsvertragsrechts, von Franchiserecht bis hin zur Erstellung von Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen und Kooperationsvereinbarungen. Das Team ist besonders gut aufgestellt für E-Commerce-Themen wie Online-Direktvertrieb und -Distribution. Neben diesem Beispiel ist die Kanzlei auch für ihre Beratung in Rechtsstreitigkeiten gefragt. Ihr Mandantenstamm, zu dem namhafte nationale und internationale Technologieunternehmen, Automobilhersteller und Supermarktketten gehören, profitiert erheblich von der starken globalen Präsenz und den grenzüberschreitenden Kompetenzen von Taylor Wessing.

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Work Highlights

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  • Taylor Wessing advised Calida on distribution law regarding its supply chain.

  • Taylor Wessing beriet Calida hinsichtlich des Vertriebsrechts in Bezug auf seine Lieferkette.

Strengths

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  • Taylor Wessing know our business well, how we are organised and the challenges in our organisation, meaning we do not have to explain things from the start.

    Commercial Contracts respondentGermany

  • Taylor Wessing offers in-depth knowledge of commercial agreements and how they are used in practice.

    Commercial Contracts respondentGermany
  • Taylor Wessing bietet fundierte Kenntnisse über Handelsverträge und deren praktische Anwendung.
    Commercial Contracts respondentGermany
  • Taylor Wessing kennt unser Geschäft, unsere Organisation und die Herausforderungen in unserem Unternehmen sehr gut, sodass wir nicht von Anfang an alles erklären müssen.
    Commercial Contracts respondentGermany

Notable Practitioners

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  • Martin Rothermel
    Martin Rothermel

    Martin Rothermel

    Martin Rothermel is well regarded for his expertise in a range of commercial contract mandates ranging from distribution and purchase agreements to large multi-jurisdictional contract templates and product compliance. He is also active and known for handling matters connected with the German Supply Chain Act. Rothermel also handles contentious matters, including in arbitration proceedings.

    Martin Rothermel genießt hohes Ansehen für seine Expertise in einer Vielzahl von handelsrechtlichen Mandaten, von Vertriebs- und Kaufverträgen bis hin zu umfangreichen, länderübergreifenden Vertragsvorlagen und Produkt-Compliance. Er ist zudem aktiv und bekannt für seine Tätigkeit im Zusammenhang mit dem deutschen Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz. Rothermel übernimmt auch streitige Angelegenheiten, einschließlich Schiedsverfahren.

    • He is well known in the market.

      Commercial Contracts respondentGermany

    • Martin Rothermel is a very conscientious adviser and lawyer with extensive legal knowledge.

      Commercial Contracts respondentGermany
    • Martin Rothermel ist ein sehr gewissenhafter Berater und Anwalt mit umfassenden Rechtskenntnissen.
      Commercial Contracts respondentGermany
    • Er ist auf dem Markt wohlbekannt.
      Commercial Contracts respondentGermany
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  • Benedikt Rohrßen
    Benedikt Rohrßen

    Benedikt Rohrßen

    Benedikt Rohrßen is building a strong reputation in the market due to him leading work of consistently high value with clients of a similar prestige. He fosters a growing range of expertise with a particular focus on product compliance and distribution law.

    Benedikt Rohrßen genießt einen hervorragenden Ruf am Markt, da er stets hochwertige Projekte für Mandanten mit vergleichbarem Prestige leitet. Er pflegt ein stetig wachsendes Fachwissen mit einem besonderen Fokus auf Produkt-Compliance und Vertriebsrecht.

    • Benedikt Rohrßen publishes a lot and is an excellent lawyer in this area.

      Commercial Contracts respondentGermany

    • He does well in franchising matters.

      Commercial Contracts respondentGermany
    • Benedikt Rohrßen publiziert viel und ist ein exzellenter Anwalt auf diesem Gebiet.
      Commercial Contracts respondentGermany

    • Er ist in Franchise-Angelegenheiten sehr erfolgreich.

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