Competition & Distribution

Over the years, Hoche Avocats has developed a well-recognized expertise in economic law, which combine a good comprehension of new products marketing methods and a total understanding of distribution law, especially compliance to laws on logistics, pricings, or products regulations.

Hoche Avocats assists  different actors of the distribution business such as domestic and international industrial suppliers, importers of goods /network head companies, and traditional or specialized distribution corporations in the organization and implementation of their distribution channel (creation of central purchasing, channels organization, exclusive or selective distribution, commission affiliation or franchising), their supplier-distributor relationships (drafting of single agreements, annual negotiations, general terms and conditions and pricing) and their relations with consumers (general terms and conditions of sale, advertising).

Hoche Avocats advises clients and handle pre-litigation and litigation before the courts or the competent authorities when distribution network disputes, restrictive competition practices, private enforcement or consumer law (consumer actions, advertising) actions arise

Hoche Avocats works with clients from diverse industries such as food industry, textiles/fashion, cosmetics, chemicals and phytosanitary products, industry and the automotive industry.

Hoche Avocats is a multidisciplinary firm with a broad scope of aeras of expertise and experience in various fields allowing all the specialized teams to work together, and answer and satisfy client’s needs in developing their channel distribution network.