The Commercial Law team of Coblence avocats advises its clients on the structuring of their commercial organisations franchise, selective or exclusive distribution, commercial agency as well as on the drafting and negotiation of their business contracts, in France and internationally.
The firm acts on the full range of contractual relationships involved in the operation of commercial activities, in particular manufacturing, subcontracting, supply, production and partnership contracts, as well as on key corporate development agreements, such as joint ventures, franchises and commercial alliances.
It also advises on goodwill transactions, both in acquisition and disposal, including their legal and contractual structuring.
The team further advises clients on issues relating to online sales and digital platforms, including marketplaces, misleading commercial practices, unfair contractual clauses, and similar matters.
We take an approach in which business relationships are designed as a lever for our clients’ performance and growth. Our work combines the legal structuring of organisations and contracts, a clear command of the applicable regulatory frameworks and the support of development projects, in France and internationally.
The firm’s complementary expertise in intellectual property is a significant differentiator, allowing us to integrate issues relating to trademarks, know-how and other intangible assets from the structuring of business relationships.
Drafting, negotiation and management of business contracts in France and internationally.
Structuring and legal support of distribution networks.
Drafting, adaptation and compliance work on general terms and conditions, in line with commercial practices, regulatory requirements and sector-specific constraints.
Advice on goodwill acquisitions and disposals.
Structuring and negotiation of licensing and exploitation agreements relating to trademarks, know-how and other intangible assets.
Legal support for online sales activities, platforms and marketplaces, including the structuring of business models and the compliance of commercial practices.
Drafting and negotiation of partnership agreements, joint ventures, commercial alliances, sponsorship, affiliation and collaboration contracts.
Advice on the rules applicable to commercial practices, including competition, advertising and sales promotion.
