Distribution and franchising lawyers

Distribution and franchising are key areas of expertise for our commercial lawyers. For decades, companies engaged in production and trade have relied on our specialist legal knowledge of commercial and distribution law as well as related areas, such as antitrust, competition, trademark law and data protection.

The clients served by our distribution and franchising lawyers include major brand-name manufacturers, distribution organisations and franchisors in all sectors. We also regularly support international companies seeking to gain a foothold in the German market around all aspects of distributing their goods and services. 

Specifically, our distribution and franchising lawyers can advise you on setting up or restructuring distribution organisations, introducing selective or exclusive distribution systems and concluding or terminating contracts with distribution partners. Our specialist distribution and franchising lawyers are particularly well placed to assist with innovative business models. They regularly advise on digital business projects, including e-payment and buyer protection systems. Our lawyers can also assist with setting up online B2B sales platforms.

If you need legal support around distribution and franchising, CMS has many relevant specialists – individual contacts and contact details can be found at the bottom of this page.

Further information on our services in the field of distribution and franchising can be found here.