Vertical Agreements
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In today’s dynamic commercial landscape, managing supplier and customer relationships requires more than strong business instincts—it demands legal precision. At LawLex, we help clients design and manage distribution strategies that align with competition law while driving growth. From traditional sales channels to digital marketplaces, we provide strategic guidance to ensure that vertical agreements are both effective and compliant across jurisdictions.
Practice area
Antitrust, Competition and Trade
- Antitrust, Competition and Trade
- Abuse of dominance and economic dependence
- Competition and cartel investigations
- Compliance
- Digital markets
- Foreign investment screening
- Foreign subsidies control
- General EU law, free movement of goods, services and capital
- Horizontal agreements
- Merger Control
- Unfair trading practices (UTP)
- Private enforcement
- Regulatory
- State aid and EU subsidies
- Trade law and sanctions
- Vertical agreements
Banking & Finance
Commercial
Corporate Crime, Compliance & Forensics
Corporate / M&A
Dispute Resolution
Employment, Labour & Pensions
ESG – Environmental, social and governance
Intellectual Property
Public Procurement
Real Estate
Tax
TMC - Technology, Media & Communications
LawLex provides clients with confidence in their relationships with suppliers, resellers, and customers—both online and offline. By reviewing distribution systems, pricing structures, and contractual arrangements, we ensure compliance with competition laws while optimizing business strategies.
We advise on the full setup of distribution networks, offering deep expertise in exclusive and selective distribution, franchising, sales agencies, marketplaces, platforms, and e-commerce. Our team navigates complex competition law issues, including dual distribution, non-competes, resale price maintenance, and dual pricing.
These challenges arise daily for our clients, and they trust us to provide clear, strategic guidance to keep their businesses compliant and competitive.
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