Commercial Contracts
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
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About
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.
Chambers Review
Considered an outstanding practice group with a large and dedicated team, Baker McKenzie's team is renowned for its work on distribution and logistics matters. Led by Ulf Wauschkuhn, 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 firm's excellent market position.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Amer Sports on distribution systems and preparation of contracts as well as representing the company with regard to legal claims.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We expect them to be the best in class and know the latest case law at European and domestic level, but they go beyond that and that is why we are so glad to have someone who knows us and those details."
"We expect them to be the best in class and know the latest case law at European and domestic level, but they go beyond that and that is why we are so glad to have someone who knows us and those details."
Notable Practitioners
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 and software companies. He is also involved in franchising agreements as well as representing clients in commercial disputes.
"Ulf Wauschkuhn is amazing. He is very efficient and straight to the point."
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.
"Katharina Spenner has excellent understanding of distribution structures and provides very hands-on advice."
"She gives practical and easy-to-understand advice, and I also find that she is easy to approach and the cooperation is very smooth."
"I enjoy working with Katharina Spenner. She is highly efficient and fast, pragmatic despite the complexity and also very practical."