Practice Area
Commercial & Contract Law
Contracts that actually protect you
A commercial contract is only as good as the drafting behind it. Vague language, missing clauses, and assumptions about what "everyone knows" are the most common sources of expensive disputes. Fidoris approaches commercial contracts with the same attention to detail on a service agreement as on a complex joint venture — because the cost of getting it wrong is rarely proportional to the size of the deal.
German commercial law
We draft and review commercial agreements governed by German law across a broad range of transaction types: supply and distribution agreements, service contracts, framework agreements, licensing arrangements, agency agreements, and joint ventures. For businesses new to the German market, we also advise on the specific features of German commercial law — including the Handelsgesetzbuch (HGB) and the particular rules that apply to commercial relationships in Germany — that differ from the frameworks familiar to international clients.
Cross-border contracts
When a contract crosses borders, the governing law and jurisdiction clause become critical. We advise on the choice of law, the application of the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), and the drafting of contracts that function coherently under both German law and the legal systems of counterparties in other jurisdictions. For clients dealing with parties in Turkey or the UK, our working knowledge of those legal frameworks adds a practical dimension that single-jurisdiction counsel cannot provide.
Negotiation and enforcement
Beyond drafting, we advise on contract negotiation strategy, the interpretation of existing agreements, breach and remedies, and the practical steps available when a commercial relationship breaks down. Where dispute resolution is needed, our arbitration practice means both aspects of the problem are handled by the same counsel.
Who this is for
Businesses entering new commercial relationships in Germany. Companies reviewing or renegotiating existing contracts. International businesses contracting with German counterparties. Advised in English, German, or Turkish.
Let's work
on what's next.
Whether it's a business matter, a personal legal question, or something with moving parts across borders, Fidoris is where you start. In the language that works for you.