Commercial Contracts & Trade

Commercial Contracts & Trade

Achieving a solid market presence inevitably requires companies of all sizes to enter into commercial contracts, enabling them to gain capabilities that might otherwise be beyond their reach. It is imperative that these contracts are meticulously drafted to align with the company’s commercial objectives and protect its legal interests. 

With our deep expertise in IP, competition and commercial, law, we represent clients across diverse sectors, including medical, fashion, consumer goods, and hospitality & leisure, in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, particularly including: 

• Licensing Agreements: We assist clients in position of licensee or licensor in drafting licensing agreements for various intellectual property assets, including trademarks, copyright, designs, patent or know-how.  
• Distribution Agreements: We advise supplier-side clients on optimizing their distribution channels. Our services include assisting clients in selecting between more structured distribution arrangements such as dealership, franchise, or agency agreements, and less complex options like wholesale or supply contracts, all based on their business objectives and strategies and market dynamics. We also represent buyer-side clients for drafting or reviewing distribution agreements. 
• Manufacturing Agreements: We act for brand owners or manufacturers in original equipment manufacturing (OEM) agreements and other types of manufacturing agreements. 
• Cooperation Arrangements: Our clients often seek our expertise in structuring their cooperation arrangements, ranging from joint commercialization to production joint ventures, with third parties.  

 
International Trade 

Engaging in international business is inherently complex and risky, particularly due to the diverse regulations across countries. We advise companies involved in trading various commodities on international sale agreements, which often incorporate standard terms such as INCOTERMS, GAFTA, and FOSFA. Our expertise extends to providing guidance on both international and local trade regulations, including international economic sanctions, anti-dumping measures, customs procedures, and more. Furthermore, we have extensive experience representing our international trade clients in arbitration proceedings under prestigious institutions such as ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, GAFTA, FOSFA, and LMAA.