Distribution and consumer law

UGGC & Associés is extensively experienced in distribution law, consumer law, and criminal economic law (invoicing, selling at a loss, general terms of business, Toubon Act and use of French language, misleading advertising…).

The firm assists its clients with drawing-up contracts (exclusive distribution, sub-contracting…), following-up and reorganizing distribution networks (exclusive, selective, franchises…) in very diverse sectors. The firm also assists clients with the termination of their commercial relationships (sudden termination, contract termination agreements…).

UGGC & Associés also advises its clients on the impact of new communication media on product distribution and cooperation between companies (legality of only market platforms…).

The follows up developments on product and service regulations intended to protect consumers, both as far as advertising (labelling, endorsement of advertising and promotional campaigns, with regard to the Evin Act in particular, misleading advertising, comparative advertising…) and selling terms are concerned.

This department is particularly involved in industrial sectors such as automobile, fashion, pharmaceutical, food industry, beer and other alcoholic beverages, tableware and emerging markets such as telecommunications, energy, electronic communications and media. It is also involved in the real estate sector and works closely with the real estate department, managing all litigations in this domain.

UGGC & Associés specifically experience in the management of litigations in the sector of distribution and consumer law, requiring significant technical knowledge.