Procurement, Sales & Distribution

Comprehensive advice for international
industrial and trading companies

Corporate success depends on optimal procurement, both domestically and across borders. Based on this knowledge, we have a dedicated team that focuses on the legal aspects of sourcing and procurement. We draw on our many years of experience to deliver tailored, business-ready solutions for drafting and negotiating supply contracts, general purchasing terms, quality assurance agreements, logistics and delivery requirements, non-disclosure agreements and e-procurement frameworks.

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Our services at a glance

  • Comprehensive legal advice for all matters along the procurement and distribution chains, including complex international constellations
  • Drafting and negotiating supply, framework and purchasing agreements in Germany and worldwide
  • Supporting the design and implementation of legally robust procurement and sales structures
  • Advice on warranty, liability and product safety matters
  • Legally robust and practical structuring of international supply relationships
  • Long-standing partner of the German Association for Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics (BME e.V.), providing training and acting as the go-to contact for specific inquiries from member companies
  • Experienced in managing multi-jurisdictional projects and complex supply chains
  • Advice on general terms and conditions, the German Act on Due Diligence in Supply Chains and supply chain compliance

Services for inbound projects

  • Advice on German contract and commercial law for procurement and sales
  • Drafting and adapting agreements to meet German legal requirements
  • Reviewing supply and warranty clauses under German law
  • Guidance on regulatory requirements in the German market, for example product safety and packaging legislation

Services for outbound projects

  • Contract drafting pursuant to international standards, tailored to local legal specifics
  • Support in safeguarding supply and payment risks
  • Coordination with trusted local partner firms to review contracts across multiple jurisdictions
  • Advice on international compliance requirements

All advantages at a glance

  • Many years of experience in advising industrial and trading companies on national and international contract matters
  • Exclusive industry knowledge resulting from our close partnership with BME e.V., combined with regular exchanges on current trends and key legal developments
  • Direct access to a global network of contract and commercial law specialists
  • Tailored solutions for complex supply chains and international distribution structures
  • Efficient coordination of all projects across multiple jurisdictions
  • A strong combination of precise contract drafting and practical, business-focused advice for lasting results

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