Agency And Distribution 

Many businesses find that the best way to get their product to market is to appoint an agent or a distributor in a particular market, rather than setting up their own venture or supplying direct from outside the market. It is important to document these relationships carefully in a written agreement, as there are a number of risks associated with them.

We can help you put in place a contract that deals with all the crucial issues, such as:

  • Ownership of goods until they have been paid for
  • Who is responsible for replacing or repairing defective goods supplied to end users
  • The protection and enhancement of the supplier's reputation
  • The ability of the agent or distributor to trade the products on the internet
  • Preventing the representative from trading in competing products
  • Keeping the payment of compensation to agents (a legal right throughout Europe) to a minimum
  • The interface with representatives in other markets.

For more information, please contact Justin Ellis.