commerce : distribution and marketing

The different legal arrangements for ensuring that products get to market involve a variety of contractual agreements.

We can help you to determine which is the most appropriate method of marketing and distribution to suit your business. We will take into account the extent to which your business has the resources to manage a network of third parties, whether you have an existing sales force already and the geographical scope of your marketplace.

We are experts in advising in relation to the legislation that may affect your chosen route to market including competition law and the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations and we will ensure that your commercial agreements reflect the requirements of such regulatory controls or legislation.

If you are a distributor, agent, franchisee or are otherwise involved in the sale of products on behalf of a third party, we have the expertise to assist you in obtaining the best terms of engagement possible. We will also ensure that you are aware of the implications of termination of your appointment.