Commercial law and distribution
Practice
Commercial law and distribution
With extensive experience in advising Ukrainian and international companies on commercial operations, supply chains and distribution models, we help clients structure, negotiate and implement commercial relationships connected with the Ukrainian market, local companies, distributors, dealers, suppliers, customers and other business partners.
Our team provides practical legal support both on day-to-day commercial matters and in building complex contractual models, in particular in supply, distribution, agency and dealership relationships, services, logistics and outsourcing.
We help clients develop commercially effective contractual models, manage legal risks in relationships with counterparties, adapt international contract templates to the requirements of Ukrainian law and implement business models so that they are clear, legally enforceable and compliant with regulatory requirements.
We support clients at every stage of commercial relationships - from negotiations and drafting of contract documentation to performance of contracts, amendments, termination of contractual relationships, handling claims and preventing disputes.
Our approach is to make legal solutions match the client's operational needs, commercial strategy and acceptable level of risk.
Services
What can DEGA Partners offer you?
Drafting, review and negotiation of commercial contracts
Supply, distribution, dealership and agency agreements
Structuring of distribution and dealer networks
Adaptation of international contract templates to the requirements of Ukrainian law
General terms and conditions of sale and purchase
Framework supply and service agreements
Manufacturing, outsourcing and service agreements
Logistics, warehousing and transportation agreements
Import, export and cross-border supply agreements
Contractual support for manufacturers, importers and distributors
Contractual regulation of liability, warranties, penalties and damages
Payment and delivery terms and allocation of risks between the parties
Support in performance, amendment and termination of contracts
Legal support in negotiations with commercial counterparties
Claims handling and pre-trial dispute resolution
Legal support in cases of breach of contract, non-payment, delay, delivery of poor-quality goods or non-performance of obligations
Assessment of commercial risks and their mitigation through contractual mechanisms
Key experience
Our cases and projects
Selective distribution system for the Ukrainian market
Development and implementation of a contractual model for a selective distribution system for a client operating on the Ukrainian market. Our work included preparing the contractual structure, adapting commercial terms to the client's distribution policy, defining the rights and obligations of distributors and dealers, and legal support for the practical implementation of the model in relationships with commercial partners.
Use of intellectual property rights in distribution and the supply chain
Development and implementation of a distribution model governing the use of intellectual property by suppliers, distributors and other partners within the supply and distribution chain. Our work included drafting and negotiating contractual provisions on the permitted use of trademarks, brand elements, marketing materials, product information and other intellectual property, to ensure consistent application of the client's policies on brand positioning, authorised sales channels, marketing standards, product presentation, customer communication and protection of the brand against unauthorised use.
Market entry and partner network commercial model
Development of a contractual and commercial model for an international business entering the Ukrainian market or expanding its operations in Ukraine. The work included structuring relationships with local partners, distributors, suppliers and customers, adapting international contract templates to the requirements of Ukrainian law, allocating commercial risks and supporting the practical implementation of the model in the day-to-day operations of the business.
Consultation
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