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Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner

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Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner's trade and distribution practice boasts expertise in international distribution structures, trade and dealership agreements, distribution antitrust law and supply chain issues as well as disputes; the team routinely acts across the automotive industry in its support to dealership associations. The practice also advises clients from the medical technology, insurance and energy sectors and is jointly led by Sven Köhnen (distribution and distribution antitrust law) and Hendrik Thies (trade law); trade and corporate lawyer Jonas Laudahn was appointed to partner in January 2024.
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  • 'Very professional, experienced and friendly team.'

  • 'Sven Köhnen: One of the best German lawyers in the areas of commercial law, distribution law, antitrust law, collective and individual employment law as well as in litigation.'

  • 'The easy access to all contacts at FGvW is particularly noteworthy. Legal questions are subjected to an initial analysis quickly and pragmatically before complex legal clarifications are initiated. The understanding of the needs and challenges of medium-sized companies is very pronounced, which is also reflected in a particular cost-benefit awareness.'

  • 'Jonas Laudahn and Hendrik Thies: We have been working very closely with both of them in the area of ​​trade and distribution law for many years and to our great satisfaction. Their familiarity with the processes and challenges in our company is of great value. As a long-standing client, we are treated particularly courteously, which is greatly appreciated.'

  • 'High level of expertise. Very good and intensive attention to specific and personal needs. Fair billing and hourly booking. Fast and uncomplicated response to urgent questions.'

Key clients

  • Aebi Schmidt Händlerbeirat
  • Autohaus am Westbahnhof GmbH / Mitsubishi Motors Deutschland MMD Automobile GmbH
  • Berry-Gruppe, RPC Bramlage GmbH
  • CardioMech
  • Citroen Händlerverband
  • Delegate Technology GmbH
  • EssilorLuxottica Gruppe
  • Europäischer Mercedes-Benz Händlerverband
  • Fastlane Marketing GmbH
  • Getinge-Gruppe

Work highlights

  • Representation and advice of the Berry Group companies EMEIA & Asia on trade and distribution law as well as employment law issues, most recently implementation of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act for German subsidiaries and preparation of the implementation of the European Supply Chain Act for European subsidiaries.
  • Distribution law advice and representation of the Linde Material Handling (LMH) dealership association on the introduction of new dealership contracts and changes to existing dealership contracts.
  • Advising the Getinge Group on distribution law issues and on foreign trade and customs law, export controls, the drafting of a new model specialist trade contract and, most recently, on the review and revision of the distribution agreement used worldwide.

Lawyers

Practice head

Sven Köhnen; Hendrik Thies 

Other key lawyers

Stephan Dittl; Frank Jungfleisch; Meike Kapp-Schwoerer; Jan Henning Martens; Jonas Laudahn