Our Expertise Distribution
As a trusted partner to brands and retailers, Vertice supports the strategic deployment of your distribution networks in France and internationally.
WHY CHOOSE VERTICE
Choosing a distribution network model requires a concrete understanding of its legal and operational implications in order to identify both its advantages and constraints. Vertice assists numerous brands and retailers in the strategic deployment of their distribution networks, both in France and internationally.
Our team advises you on the most suitable distribution methods aligned with your commercial strategy, taking into account French and European regulations, particularly competition law. Whether selective distribution, exclusive distribution, commissionaire or affiliate schemes, commercial agency agreements, joint interest mandates, or other forms of distribution, Vertice helps you identify the structure that best fits your needs and resources.
Beyond strategic thinking on the appropriate legal distribution model for your commercial strategy, Vertice assists in drafting and reviewing the contractual documents necessary to implement your network. This includes auditing your contractual documentation and practices, with the goal of providing recommendations and suggestions for compliance adjustements.
Vertice also has recognized expertise in establishing purchasing and listing structures (notably purchasing centers, GIEs, or EEIGs), both in France and internationally, especially in the food retail and specialized distribution sectors.
Thanks to its deep knowledge of commercial negotiation law, competition law, and consumer law, Vertice offers end-to-end support across the entire distribution chain. Our team works closely with many brands and retailers on their strategic decisions regarding purchasing, resale policies, and logistics flows.
Vertice also provides training to operational teams, always with a pragmatic approach to economic law as a strategic lever serving commercial objectives.
Fully aware of the interdependence between economic and legal issues, the Vertice team integrates relevant and complementary areas of expertise into its analysis —such as tax treatment of commercial flows and employment-related impacts — in order to develop effective and comprehensive solutions with the support of its trusted expert partners. When deploying networks and purhcasing structures abroad, Vertice relies on long-standing relationships with international correspondents to ensure optimal handling of cross-border matters.
The practices of network heads are frequently subject to scrutiny by regulatory authorities, particularly regarding restrictive trade practices. Our team represents the interests of economic operators during investigations, especially those conducted by authorities such as the DGCCRF, and in the resulting administrative or criminal proceedings.
We regularly defend our clients in litigation involving distribution law issues, both before competition authorities and courts. Convincing on behalf of our clients—relying on both legal expertise and in-depth case analysis—is the high standard that defines our firm. Our team brings its experience and its precisions to every matter we handle.
Deployment / Tailor-made reorganization of distribution networks
Structuring of commercial flows – Creation of purchasing centers
Compliance audits
Litigation involving restrictive trade practices and abrupt termination of established business relationships
DGCCRF and DREETS inspections
Proceedings before the French Competition Authority
