{"id":11761,"date":"2020-11-04T11:22:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T10:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.andersen.dotandmedia.com\/?p=11761"},"modified":"2026-05-05T11:41:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:41:11","slug":"european-corporate-legal-insights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.andersen.dotandmedia.com\/en\/european-corporate-legal-insights\/","title":{"rendered":"European Corporate Legal Insights: distribution agreements in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Andersen&#8217;s second issue of European Corporate Legal Insights<\/strong> examines the <strong>legal framework of distribution agreements<\/strong> in several European countries.<\/p>\n<p>With the introduction of new technologies, the market for products and services extends past borders. International trade is an important strategy for companies of all sizes seeking access to a broader, more diverse and decentralised consumer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The market is accessible to all thanks to the Internet, and companies must find ways to reach consumers efficiently and effectively. A traditional method is distribution agreements. <strong>Distribution channels allow a company to reach a broad customer base and focus on efficiency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The document prepared by the European Corporate Legal service line, made up of our professionals from Andersen firms on the continent, answers many questions on the topic:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do we know the necessary legal framework in the countries where we do business when we sign any of these distribution agreements?<\/li>\n<li>Are there specific rules for these types of contracts?<\/li>\n<li>Does Europe operate as a single market?<\/li>\n<li>Can an agreement be concluded by choosing a different jurisdiction to which the parties agree?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We invite you to read and download Andersen&#8217;s European Corporate Legal Insights publication at the link below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.andersen.dotandmedia.com\/en\/professional\/francesco-inturri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Francesco Inturri<\/a> and his team can support you on all issues concerning Italy and, with the European Corporate Legal service line, on other jurisdictions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Andersen&#8217;s second issue of European Corporate Legal Insights examines the legal framework of distribution agreements in several European countries. 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