Commercial Contracts
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 3
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Provided by Taylor Wessing
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
Chambers Review
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, the team around Martin Rothermel 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.
Work Highlights
- Taylor Wessing advised Enterprise Rent-A-Car on distribution law as well as commercial agency, insurance law, travel management and procurement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Taylor Wessing are very specialised and competent."
"Taylor Wessing are very specialised and competent."
Notable Practitioners
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 to the German supply chain act. Rothermel also handles contentious matters, including in arbitration proceedings.
"Martin Rothermel is very well known and really knowledgeable in the new Supply Chain Act. He also publishes a lot and is very collegiate."