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Germany • Trade and distribution

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Trade, distribution and logistics

The Dentons distribution team provides advice spanning contract dealer law and international franchise systems, as well as related fields including international distribution transactions, foreign trade regulations, logistics and waste management law. The team has a strong industry focus on consumer goods with particular expertise in the fashion sector, while also serving clients in the cosmetics, food, real estate and medical industries. The team is led by Christiane Zedelius, a specialist in distribution and commercial law who is recognised for advising consumer goods companies on developing international multichannel strategies, including sophisticated online distribution networks.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Great support from Dentons, especially Christiane Zedelius. Open and transparent communication. Practical response, expertise in fashion sector and franchise concept. Collaborative spirit.'
  • 'Christiane Zedelius made everything possible to understand our needs, protect our interest with a great evaluation of acceptable risks. Zedelius is a very empathetic person, keen to understand the customer's needs. Great knowledge in retail, B2C business.'
  • 'Practical legal advice with refreshingly concrete risk assessments. Despite frequent changes in the legal landscape, Dentons' large client pool enables them to quickly share specific practical experience and incorporate it into management's decision-making process. Billing is transparent and in timely manner.'

Key clients

  • fides technology GmbH
  • Resonac Graphite Group (formerly: Showa Denko CarbonGroup)
  • ibelsa GmbH
  • zooplus SE
  • Coldplasmatech GmbH
  • Schramm GmbH

Work highlights

Advising Schramm GmbH on the restructuring of their distribution system for luxury beds to a selective distribution system and roll-out.
Advising a fashion brand on the negotiation of a logistics contract in China.
Advising an online retailer of pet food and supplies on the examination of claims and counterclaims in connection with a warehouse logistics contracts.
Practice head

Christiane Zedelius

Other key lawyers

Christine Seiz ; Christiane Berr

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