Franchising and distribution are powerful business models for rapid growth and brand expansion. These systems allow brands to establish a presence in both national and international markets while aiming to build strong, long-term collaborations between the parties involved. However, in this process, there is a need for a solid legal framework to regulate commercial relationships, protect legal rights, and prevent risks.
Güneş & Güneş Law Firm offers a wide range of legal services with its expert team to ensure healthy business relationships between franchisors, franchisees, and distributors. Our goal is to legally support your business model and commercial strategies, helping you achieve reliable growth and success in the industry.
When the obligations, commercial expectations, and contractual rights of the parties in franchise and distribution relationships are not clearly defined, various disputes may arise. Therefore, solidifying the legal foundation of your partnerships not only prevents legal issues but also guarantees the sustainability of your business.
Our Services
1. Preparation and Review of Franchise Agreements:
- Preparation and legal review of franchise agreements,
- Protection of brand, license, and know-how rights in the agreements,
- Clear definition of the parties’ obligations and rights.
2. Preparation and Management of Distribution Agreements:
- Drafting and revising national and international distribution agreements,
- Regulation of supply, distribution, and sales conditions,
- Evaluation of non-compete and exclusivity clauses in distribution agreements.
3. Resolution of Franchise and Distribution Disputes:
- Representation in contract breaches and commercial disputes between the parties,
- Application of alternative dispute resolution methods (mediation, arbitration),
- Management of litigation processes arising from franchise and distribution systems.
4. International Franchise and Distribution Law:
- Legal support for foreign brands in franchise and distribution processes in Turkey,
- Drafting international distribution agreements and managing compliance with national regulations,
- Resolution of commercial disputes between parties in international franchise systems.
5. Protection of Trademark and License Rights:
- Provisions for the protection of trademark rights in franchise and distribution agreements,
- Legal processes for the protection of license rights from infringement,
- Litigation and appeal processes related to intellectual property violations.
6. Competition Law and Commercial Compliance:
- Legal review of non-compete clauses, exclusivity, and market-sharing arrangements,
- Ensuring compliance with the regulations and oversight of the Competition Authority,
- Legal support and representation in cases of unfair competition.
7. Franchise and Distribution Training and Consultancy Services:
- Legal awareness training for franchisees and distributors,
- Consultancy on contract management and partnerships tailored to commercial expectations,
- Legal guidance for companies new to the franchise and distribution systems.
8. Legal Support for Investors:
- Legal analysis for entrepreneurs wishing to invest in franchise or distribution systems,
- Contract review to identify and prevent investment risks,
- Legal support for franchisees and distributors in investment incentive processes.
9. Contract Termination Processes and Dispute Management:
- Regulation of parties’ rights and obligations in the event of contract termination,
- Consultancy on preventing commercial and legal risks after termination,
- Legal support against compensation and penalty claims arising from termination.
10. Commercial Receivables and Payment Disputes:
- Collection of commercial receivables arising from franchise and distribution systems,
- Resolution of payment disputes between the parties and management of litigation processes,
- Legal proceedings for the collection of disputed receivables.
Why Gunes & Gunes Law Firm?
26 Years of Experience
We have been providing legal consultancy services to our clients since 1999.
30 Person Team
We are a family of 30 people, with our lawyers and assistant teammates who are experts in different fields of work.
Service in 4 Languages
Internationally, we provide native language-level legal advice in Turkish, English, German and Russian.
48 Different Practice Areas
We provide legal support to our clients in many different fields of work.
Güneş & Güneş Law Office has a team that deeply understands the commercial, legal, and strategic requirements of franchise and distribution systems. We not only resolve legal disputes but also provide proactive solutions to strengthen your business model and support your commercial growth.
The right legal support is crucial for the sustainable success of your brand or business partnerships. Our expert team is here to manage your processes in compliance with national and international trade standards.
If you are looking for an expert partner in franchise and distribution law, do not hesitate to contact us. As Güneş & Güneş Law Office, we are here to help you grow your business with confidence.
