In the course of its activity, the sales representative , which is often de facto very isolated, is likely to be faced with multiple questions to which he may find particularly difficult to answer alone. And this, whether these questions relate to drafting of his contract , his relationships with his client during the execution of his contract or still his right to compensation upon termination at the end of the contract.
The benefit of the expertise of a lawyer specialist in commercial agency law can therefore prove particularly useful.
Having mastered for over twenty years the commercial agents law, AUMANS LAW FIRM thus ensuring to assist its clients on all matters that may arise relating to the drafting, the execution and termination of their contracts of commercial agents.
In this regard, in addition to its establishments in France in Paris and Lyon, as well as in Belgium in Brussels , the Cabinet AUMANS AVOCATS , also has an office at Marseille to advise as a lawyer commercial agents around Marseille and more broadly of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
Lawyer specializing in commercial agency law in Marseille
Located with an office in Marseille, the Cabinet AUMANS AVOCATS, specialist of commercial agents’ law, intends thus to be as close as possible to its clients located at Marseille and the PACA region.
We also operate in neighboring countries, particularly in Italy and Spain. And, in the event of proceedings challenging an international contract, we are able to draw upon our network of foreign correspondents.
In conclusion, we defend and assist our clients commercial agents not only before the competent French courts as well as in the DOM-TOM, but also, generally, in major European countries.
Marseille Law Firm: The Status of the Sales Representative and its Specificities
Our law firm commercial agents deals with all matters relating to the status of the commercial agent and the latter’s specifics :
- Presentation and analysis provisions of Community law and the Commercial Code relating to it,
- Advice on the status of a sales representative and its specificities (including, in particular, with regard to the maritime sales representative, specifically),
- Advice on articles of association / other trading intermediaries: joint interest mandate, business introducer / broker, commission agent, Virtual Representative Platform , etc.,
- Advice on the Questions regarding (re)qualification of the commercial agent contract : Qualification of a contract of an unnamed or poorly named commercial agent contract, Requalification of employment contract , etc.
Law firm in Marseille specialist of the commercial agent contract , the Cabinet AUMANS AVOCATS is at your disposal to answer your questions and assist you as needed.
Our law firm specializing in commercial agents, with offices in Marseille, Lyon, Paris and Brussels, will be pleased to share its expertise concerning commercial agent law ( current legislation, case law, experience reports, etc.) while always demonstrating a high degree of pragmatism in this regard for to best protect your interests.
Commercial Agents Contracts: AUMANS AVOCATS advises you
Also established in Marseille, the Cabinet AUMANS AVOCATS deals with various questions relating to commercial agent contracts.
- Drafting of the contract of the sales agents and sub-agents, including, to process the various contract clauses shall be included in such a contract: sector, clientele, commissioning, non-competition clause, etc.,
- Contract negotiation sales representative,
- Analysis and assessment of the scope of conflicting clauses ,
- Advice in case of attempted Modification of the commercial agent’s contract by the principal : for example of geographic sector , of the exclusivity of the agent, of its commission rate, etc.,
- Representation by our law firm in Marseille in case of difficulties related to the performance of the commercial agent agreement ,
- Calculation of commissions payments to the agent, payment of commissions: commission entitlement payments to the sales agent, whether relating to direct or indirect sales, in the event of exclusivity or not, payment of sales agent commissions, overdue commissions, etc.,
- Assistance in the event of a sale or purchase project of customer account cards : audits, card transfers and partner searches, card competition, etc.,
- Contingency plan / termination of the commercial agent agreement , amicable negotiation and court representation for any disputes relating to the contract.
Commercial Lawyer Marseille: Negotiation and calculation of the end of contract indemnity
Our law firm Marseille, Strong in its expertise in commercial agents’ law, Intervenes on all matters relating to the end of contract payment of the commercial agent. And this, whether it concerns right to payment , of his calculation or still of his payment , knowing that this may notably be refused in case of break/rupture of the contract based on a serious breach by the commercial agent. Under such circumstances, it is then advisable to seek advice from a specialist of the matter to best defend his interests.
- Assistance in case of breach of contract by the principal for serious misconduct of the commercial agent or in case of the commercial agent’s declaration of contract termination,
- Advice concerning severance payment : calculation basis, amount, claim, estoppel, etc.,
- Negotiation of the end of contract compensation / dismissal compensation of the sales representative,
- Calculation of the severance payment due to the agent according to the practices of the profession and the latest case law rendered in this matter ,
- Assessment of other compensation / amounts including: notice pay, accrued commissions, damages and interest, etc.,
- Negotiation strategy with the opposing party in order to determine the amount of the sales representative’s compensation and more generally the total amount due to the agent,
Representation before competent courts in case of litigation proceeding for the purpose of payment of the contract termination payment , etc.
