Distribution & Supply Chain
Sourcing, distribution and transportation: we are here to help you navigate the legal challenges inherent in these areas both at home and overseas.
Our team will assist you along the entire value-added chain. From market entry, the development and implementation of innovative business models to the establishment and expansion of suitable sales, distribution and logistics systems in Germany, Europe or internationally as a lead law firm with renowned partners.
And we will naturally be by your side if you decide to take your claims to court.
Our Services
Sales & Distribution
- Franchising (master franchising, area development, pre-contractual information/disclosure)
- Commercial agent, commission agency and authorised dealer systems
- Selective distribution systems, sole distribution systems
- Shop-in-shop concepts, category management, multi- and omni-channeling
- Leasing and sharing models
- Advising on antitrust law relating to sales and distribution matters (pricing strategies, purchasing ties)
Logistics
- Transport and shipping law (road, rail, air, sea)
- Warehouse law (consignment warehouses, bonded warehouses)
- Contract logistics
- Logistics outsourcing
Supply chain compliance
- Risk assessment and implementation of due diligence obligations
- Development, customisation and implementation of the compliance system
- Supply chain risk management
- Implementation of specific preventative measures, such as supplier codes of conduct, work instructions and/or guidelines
- Support in setting up suitable documentation and storage processes and in submitting annual reports on time and in the correct form
- Support in the investigation of any violations of due diligence obligations
- Support in the defence against official sanctions and claims for damages
Procurement
- Procurement, supply and licence agreements
- Quality assurance agreements
- Parallel imports
- Reverse factoring
Defence in commercial and criminal tax proceedings
- Defence in criminal investigations and fine proceedings in Germany and abroad
- Representation in judicial and extrajudicial liability disputes
- Advice and representation before administrative, supervisory and regulatory authorities
Selected projects
- Large automotive group
Ongoing advice to a large automotive group on the legal implementation of functions-on-demand (products and services that can be booked in the vehicle), including legal framework conditions, in particular re. distribution law, antitrust law, e-commerce and contractual implementation - International automotive group
Representing an international automotive group in legal disputes in connection with the introduction of a new margin and bonus system - Chinese manufacturer of electric vehicles
Comprehensive advice to a Chinese manufacturer of electric vehicles on the market launch in Europe - Various international car manufacturers
Advising various international car manufacturers on the structuring and reorganisation of their distribution systems and the redesign and introduction of new dealer, agency and service partner agreements in Germany and Europe - Chemical group
Advising a chemical group on the drafting, review and revision of distribution agreements for various countries in Europe, China and the Middle East as well as distribution templates and agency templates - Various clients in the automotive independent aftermarket
Antitrust advice to various clients in the automotive independent aftermarket regarding the feasibility of purchasing joint ventures for the independent aftermarket - Pharmaceutical company
Advising a pharmaceutical company on the establishment of a direct supply relationship (just-in-time) for the production of a new combination of active ingredients as well as on the technical transfer of production and the establishment of a supply relationship for a further medicinal product - Supplier of pipeline maintenance
Advising a supplier of pipeline maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) systems for oil and water pipelines on worldwide distribution contracts for the supply and installation of the pipeline MRO system
“Like only a few competitors, Noerr covers the entire spectrum of distribution law and regularly handles complex, often cross-border major projects for its clients. These benefit from the firm's distinctive full-service approach with its interdisciplinary co-operation.”
JUVE, 2024/25Insights
“‘Cases are always processed at a high level of quality. The work results always have a high practical relevance.' 'Excellent knowledge of the sector and high quality of advice.’”
Clients in Legal 500, 2023/24
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