Practice Area
Commercial Law & Distribution
We provide strategic legal support for businesses navigating commercial law and distribution frameworks across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Our team assists clients in structuring, negotiating, and implementing a wide range of commercial contracts and distribution arrangements across various sectors—ensuring compliance with local regulations while enabling sustainable business growth. Whether entering new markets or managing complex cross-border relationships, we deliver practical guidance grounded in regional expertise and international best practices.
Commercial. Cross Border. Practical.

Our Expertise
With decades of experience advising global companies on commercial contracts and distribution law, Friedland Law offers legal counsel that supports sustainable business operations across Asia and Europe. Our Commercial Law and Distribution practice specializes in drafting and negotiating distribution agreements, franchise contracts, licensing terms, and supply chain transactions tailored to meet regulatory requirements and commercial objectives. Whether you’re entering a new market in Southeast Asia or navigating complex cross-border trade laws, our team provides business law solutions grounded in local knowledge and a global perspective. We help clients structure enforceable agreements, manage legal risks, and ensure compliance with international trade regulations and deliver practical, results-driven legal support to protect and grow your operations.
We advise multinational corporations, SMEs, and investors on the full spectrum of commercial transactions, including distribution, franchising, agency, and licensing. From contract negotiation to regulatory compliance and dispute avoidance, our lawyers offer tailored legal solutions that mitigate risk, safeguard intellectual property, and support long-term commercial success. Every agreement we structure reflects the commercial realities and strategic goals of our clients’ operations.
Our Commercial Law and Distribution practice ensures that our clients’ contracts and operations are built on a strong legal foundation. With cross-border capabilities and deep industry knowledge, we help businesses thrive in complex regulatory environments.
Commercial Contract Drafting and Negotiation
We draft and negotiate legally sound and commercially viable contracts that define rights, obligations, and remedies with clarity—minimizing disputes and supporting enforceability across jurisdictions.
Distribution, Franchise, and Agency Agreements
Our team advises on structuring, negotiating, and localizing agreements for exclusive, selective, and open distribution networks. We also counsel on franchise law and agency risk mitigation, ensuring compliance with local trade and competition laws.
Licensing and Supply Chain Agreements
We assist clients with product licensing, technology transfer, and complex supply chain arrangements, supporting smooth global operations while protecting intellectual property and contractual rights.
Cross-Border Commercial Transactions
We help companies manage international trade activities, regulatory challenges, and contract enforcement across borders, particularly in China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Southeast Asia.
Regulatory and Compliance Advisory
Our lawyers advise on consumer protection, e-commerce laws, advertising standards, product labeling, and import/export regulations, ensuring clients operate lawfully and ethically in each target market.
Commercial Dispute Resolution and Enforcement
From pre-dispute advisory to litigation support, we help resolve commercial disputes through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings, with a focus on preserving business relationships and achieving practical outcomes.
Market Entry and Trade Expansion Support
We support international market entry strategies by identifying legal risks, adapting commercial terms for local environments, and establishing sound distribution frameworks in unfamiliar jurisdictions.
Termination, Exclusivity, and Non-Compete Issues
We counsel on contract exit strategies, enforceability of exclusivity clauses, and post-contract restrictions, reducing exposure to liability and maintaining competitive advantage.
Coordination with Local and International Counsel
For multinational clients, we coordinate with trusted legal partners worldwide to ensure seamless execution and compliance with the laws of each applicable jurisdiction.
Our detailed, solution-driven approach to commercial law and distribution agreements has earned the trust of clients seeking a legal partner who understands the realities of doing business anywhere in the world. Friedland Legal is committed to protecting your commercial interests while enabling flexibility and growth across markets.

Who We Work With
We provide strategic commercial law and distribution counsel to a wide range of clients engaged in international business operations, product distribution, and cross-border trade. Our clients include:
Multinational corporations entering or expanding in Asia, Europe, the United States, and the Middle East require enforceable commercial contracts and local legal support to structure agency, distribution, and supply agreements.
Manufacturers and exporters seeking to navigate cross-border distribution law, customs compliance, and international sale of goods regulations with tailored legal frameworks that mitigate risk.
Consumer goods and lifestyle brands building regional franchise networks or expanding distribution partnerships through licensing, brand protection, and franchise law advisory.
Technology and industrial companies managing complex supply chain agreements, reseller arrangements, and strategic B2B commercial transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
SMEs and high-growth startups looking to establish scalable, compliant commercial terms with vendors, partners, and distributors as they enter new markets or prepare for investment.
We work closely with each client to develop robust legal strategies that align with their operational goals—delivering enforceable agreements and cross-border legal solutions that protect commercial interests and support long-term growth.