Distribution

Presentation

For more than 25 years, Racine has had a team dedicated to distribution law issues.

A large number of clients (French and international groups, manufacturers and service providers in various sectors, banks and financial institutions, investment funds, SMEs, public authorities and professional organisations) place their trust in this team, which supports them in all aspects of their business.

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Racine’s specialist lawyers have established numerous commercial partnerships, particularly in the industry, energy, fashion and luxury sectors. They also handle complex litigation relating to commercial contracts and distribution.

The wide range of cases handled reflects the Distribution department’s ability to adapt to clients’ needs and provide practical, operational solutions.

DISTRIBUTION AND COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS

Assistance lors des contrôles DGCCRF et DDPP Advice and risk prevention: internal audits, risk analysis of commercial contracts and distribution agreements
Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts: complex partnerships, setting up joint ventures, supply and listing contracts, licensing and know-how communication contracts, agency contracts, brokerage contracts, etc.
Assistance with relations between intermediation platforms and their partners
Organisation of distribution networks: definition of contractual tools, drafting of franchise and concession agreements, selective and exclusive distribution, commercial agency, online sales, etc.
Drafting and ensuring compliance of commercial documents and practices (General Terms and Conditions, invoicing rules, payment deadlines, General Terms and Conditions, single agreements, etc.) and assistance with annual negotiations.
Litigating distribution and commercial contracts before the commercial courts (unfair competition, sudden termination, delisting, significant imbalance, resale at a loss, etc.) and assessing damages.
Assistance with DGCCRF and DDPP inspections

CONSUMER LAW, ADVERTISING LAW AND SALES PROMOTIONS

Advertising and promotion, labelling, product regulations and warranties
Assistance in bringing online sales and intermediary sites into compliance
Assistance with DGCCRF and DDPP inspections

Recongnitions

Rankings

Legal 500 - 2022: EU Law, Competition and Distribution
Legal 500 - 2022: Competition Distribution
Legal 500 - 2025: EU, competition and distribution
Décideurs - 2024: Marketing, e-commerce & Distribution – Contentieux judiciaire en marques, dessin & modèles
Décideurs - 2024: Marketing, e-commerce & Distribution – Intellectual property Management of trademark, design and model portfolios
Décideurs - 2024: Competition & Antitrust – Antitrust
Décideurs - 2024: Competition & Antitrust – Merger control
Décideurs - 2024: Competition & Antitrust – Distribution law
Décideurs - 2024: Intellectual property – Trademark litigation
Who's Who Legal - 2024: Franchise – Global Leader
Legal 500 - 2024: EU Competition & Distribution