Distribution,
E-commerce

Our law firm provides legal solutions tailored to the challenges faced by players in the distribution sector.

The retail and e-commerce sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by new technologies and evolving consumer behavior.

Our team handles a wide range of issues, including the structuring of distribution networks, securing digital transactions, ensuring consumer rights compliance, and managing commercial disputes.

Our Franco-Spanish expertise also allows us to support our clients in adapting to the specificities of each country, particularly when it comes to adapting and harmonizing their commercial documents and contracts.

  • Contract Law:

    • Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (franchise, concession, affiliation, selective distribution, commercial agents, commission agents, brokers, general terms and conditions of sale, commercial leases, management leases, etc.)
    • Auditing and advising on compliance with competition law (Spanish, French, and European)
    • Advising and assisting in negotiations with large retailers
    • Managing commercial disputes: termination of distribution agreements and established business relationships, delisting, termination of agency agreements (end-of-contract indemnity, non-compete clause, etc.), restrictive competition practices (benefit without consideration, significant imbalance in rights and obligations, discriminatory practices, etc.)

  • Consumer Law:

    • Advising and assisting on compliance with mandatory legal provisions (promotions, sales, price display, unfair commercial practices, e-commerce regulations, etc.)
    • Managing disputes with consumers and authorities responsible for monitoring and enforcing consumer law

  • GDPR:

    • Advising on personal data protection (GDPR)
    • Managing disputes with supervisory authorities

Track record

  • We have advised various international companies on their establishment in Spain, particularly in ensuring that their online 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 has been the legal advisor for over 15 years to one of Europe’s leading mail-order suppliers of art materials.

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