Distribution and Consumer Law

Our law firm advises clients on issues related to supplier/distributor relationships (B2B) and consumer relations (B2C), and assists in designing and implementing appropriate contractual frameworks.

The lawyers at M&B — all trilingual in French, Spanish, and English, and with in-depth knowledge of both the French and Spanish legal systems — advise you on both sides of the French-Spanish border in national and cross-border matters.

  • Negotiation and drafting of distribution contracts (concession, franchising, mail-order sales, etc.)

  • Advising on the structuring of distribution networks (franchise, selective or exclusive distribution, commercial agents, commission agents, brokers, etc.)

  • Litigation relating to the abrupt termination of established commercial relationships

  • Ensuring compliance of commercial practices with consumer law (advertising, promotions, sales, price displays, etc.)

  • Handling consumer disputes (after-sales service, warranties, etc.)

  • In-depth knowledge of sector-specific challenges (consumer goods, luxury, etc.)

  • France–Spain cross-border expertise to secure your business operations

  • Ongoing legal monitoring of regulatory developments

  • A pragmatic approach focused on operational solutions

  • A network of complementary partners (agencies, accountants, etc.)

Our distribution and consumer law attorneys

Franck Berthault
Franck BerthaultPartner
Maud Thiry
Maud ThirySenior Associate
Clara Franco
Clara FrancoAssociate

Track record

  • M&B advises and supports a Spanish company in the furniture and interior design sector with its expansion into France.

  • We have advised various international companies on their establishment in Spain, particularly in ensuring that their online general terms and conditions of sale and data protection policies comply with Spanish regulations, as well as on the cross-border tax implications of shipping goods.

  • M&B assists a Spanish franchisor in the luggage storage sector with its entry into the French market, and supports various French brands with their development in Spain.

  • M&B has advised one of Europe’s leading mail-order suppliers of art materials for over 15 years.

  • M&B advises one of the world’s leading micro-computing companies in the field of printing.

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