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Vertical agreements

We cover every area of vertical agreements – internationally and in Austria

We give clients confidence in their relationships with suppliers, resellers, franchisees, and customers, online and offline. By reviewing their distribution systems, pricing, and other contractual arrangements, we help them remain compliant with competition laws.

Strategic advice and implementation

We also advise on the entire set-up of distribution networks, offering deep and wide-ranging experience across all competition law issues in the context of

  • exclusive distribution,
  • selective distribution,
  • franchising, sales agencies,
  • internet sales,
  • marketplaces and platforms,
  • non-competes,
  • e-commerce,
  • dual distribution,
  • pricing matters including resale price maintenance and dual pricing.

These are the challenges our clients face on a daily basis. We are their trusted adviser in helping to meet those challenges. 

We support and defend our clients in infringement proceedings before competition authorities (in particular with respect to resale price maintenance or customer or territorial restrictions).

We offer competition compliance advice and trainings for distribution teams as well as internal investigation support to prevent such proceedings or detect non-compliance with applicable rules.

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Events

  • Austria
    18 Mar 2026

    Green claims in focus

  • Austria
    19 Mar 2026

    CMS Nordic Health Summit

  • Austria
    23 Mar 2026

    CMS at PTMG Spring 2026

  • Austria
    26 Mar 2026

    University of Pittsburgh Consortium: From clause to case, a panel discussion

  • Austria
    08 Apr 2026

    CMS at Fordham IP & Policy Conference

  • Austria
    09 Apr 2026

    Optimising the opportunity-risk profile in M&A transactions – What is possible? What is customary?

  • Austria
    14 Apr 2026

    Banking & Finance Update 2026

  • Austria
    16 Apr 2026

    AIPLA 2026 Women in IP Law Global Networking Event

  • Austria
    21 Apr 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

  • Austria
    22 Apr 2026

    Einladung | Vergaberechtsgesetz 2026

  • Austria
    23 Apr 2026

    3rd Austria & CEE Private Equity Breakfast

  • Austria
    28 Apr 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

  • Austria
    08 Oct 2026

    REWI-Pra­xis­tag

  • Austria
    14 Oct 2026

    Career Calling 2026

  • Austria
    05 Nov 2026

    jussuccess 2026

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