Commerce & Contracts

Contract drafting, legal transactions and private enforcement are indispensable components of successful business practice. Our range of services includes advice in all facets of commercial and contract law as well as representation in disputes before civil courts and arbitration tribunals.
 
We offer support in the drafting, review and negotiation of international contracts and general terms and conditions, both in in B2B and B2C transactions. We provide strategic project advice for the efficient and compliant structuring of business and customer relationships with regard to distribution, competition and corporate matters.

Efficient advice and contract drafting

Comprehensive and clear legal advice, drafting of legal opinions, contracts and terms and conditions

International strategies and project support

Holistic project management, and development of effective strategies and risk analyses to avoid liability and reputational risks

Representation before courts and arbitration tribunals

Dispute resolution and representation in legal disputes before civil courts and arbitration tribunals

Areas of specialization

 
We advise and represent clients in the following areas in particular:
 
  • Distribution systems (commercial agents, franchising, brokers, distributors/sales intermediaries)
  • Commercial contracts, terms and conditions
  • Contract terminations (indemnities, investment compensation, damages, commissions)
  • Consumer protection, consumer contracts,
  • Class actions of consumers and associations
  • Antitrust and competition law
  • Advertising and unfair competition (unfair market practices)
  • Tenancy agreements (rent, business leases) and leasing
  • Real estate and property law
  • Construction and demolition contracts
  • Intellectual property (trademarks, designs, copyrights)
  • Patents and protection certificates (active pharmaceutical ingredients, pesticides)
  • Telecommunications and software contracts
  • Damages, product liability, warranties
  • Corporate and reorganizations
  • Employment and social security
  • Employment of foreigners, secondments, immigration law