Dr. Florian Schmitz
Partner
Trade and Services
Commerce remains the focal point, even in a virtual age, with an increasing shift from the manufacture of goods to the provision of services.
Our team of experts advise you on all aspects of domestic and international trade relations.
We develop contracts for local or worldwide distribution systems, and are available when it comes to cooperation with internationally based companies.
We know your industry – and can support you with our services.
Excellent advice, all around.
We are experts in statutory law (Civil Code and Commercial Code). We are familiar with private international law and the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, and experienced in collaborating with colleagues from our international networks around the world if knowledge of other countries’ laws is required.
Our advisory specialisations:
- Distribution law
- Contract law
- Preparation of framework contracts, and general terms and conditions
- Representation in court and out of court, or defense against claims
- Drafting internal commercial agreements
- Handling product liability cases
- Commercial register issues
- Legal structuring of commercial business operations, including representation through authorised signatories or agents or other commercial assistants
- Insurance law
- Advice regarding risk avoidance
- Crises management
- E-commerce and industrial digitalisation
- Import/export
- Expansion into new markets
- B2B and B2C
- Start-ups and investors
