Economic and commercial law

Consulting focus

• Purchasing and procurement

  Our consulting services include the drafting and negotiation of all contracts in the purchasing and procurement of raw materials, goods and services. We support companies in proactive risk management with regard to contract structures, general terms and conditions and purchasing and supplier models. This includes measures to avoid conflicts, alternative forms of dispute resolution and – if necessary – representing our clients’ interests in court and arbitration proceedings in Germany and abroad. With our multidisciplinary advisory approach, we support companies in the legal structuring of their supply chain management, for example in the event of supply bottlenecks, the adaptation of purchasing and supplier structures, the handling of force majeure situations, the implementation of the Supply Chain Duty of Care Act (LkSG) as well as other regulatory requirements and ESG-related issues.

• Legal Value Chain Advice

  We advise companies across all sectors and internationally on all legal issues along the value chain. Our in-depth understanding of our clients’ products, processes and business models enables us to develop practicable and implementation-oriented solutions. Our focus is on identifying and managing legal risks at an early stage – through viable contractual structures, legally compliant organizational frameworks and clear recommendations for contract drafting, negotiation, contract management and conflict prevention.

• Sales and e-commerce

  The strategic alignment and efficient organization of sales structures as well as the development of new markets and digital sales channels present companies with increasing legal requirements. KPMG Law supports clients in the legally compliant design of modern sales organizations, in the establishment and expansion of online and e-commerce models and in the implementation of marketing and sales measures. In doing so, we always keep an eye on liability risks, regulatory requirements and economically sensible remuneration structures and develop practical solutions for day-to-day operations.

• Production, product liability and product safety

  Your product is the core of your business success. Each phase of the product life cycle – from conception, production and placing on the market through to disposal – is subject to a wide range of legal requirements. These relate in particular to product-related safety requirements as well as national and European product and producer liability law. KPMG Law advises companies comprehensively on all legal issues relating to production, product liability and product safety. Our advice is tailored to the respective product strategy and the individual product risk and always takes into account the economic framework conditions.

• Legal Supply Chain Management

  Structured legal supply chain management is a central building block for compliance with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and future European requirements for corporate due diligence. KPMG Law assists companies in the design and implementation of legal supply chain structures – from risk analysis to the contractual drafting of due diligence obligations and their mapping in the process design through to roll-out at suppliers and integration into existing compliance management systems.

• Transportation, logistics and fulfillment

  Digitalization and innovative technologies are fundamentally changing transport and logistics processes as well as fulfilment models. At the same time, regulatory requirements for logistics, transportation and supply chains are increasing. KPMG Law advises companies on the legally compliant design and optimization of transport and logistics structures, outsourcing projects, fulfillment solutions such as 3PL, 4PL or 5PL and the use of new technologies – taking into account economic efficiency and regulatory requirements along the entire value chain.

• Contract Management

  Active contract, supplier and customer management enables companies to continuously optimize their contractual relationships. KPMG Law supports clients with contract-specific risk analyses, contract optimization, legal housekeeping, template and deadline management, claims and documentation management as well as contract mapping. In addition, we support the use of customized LegalTech solutions to make contract processes more transparent, structured and efficient.