Supply Chain Services

Supply chains have always been a key priority for business operators, in particular industrial undertakings which often depend on long supply chains. If just one supplier fails to meet its obligations, it may lead to bottlenecks in the rest of the supply chain, all the way through to the product reaching the customer.

That is why focus is on choosing the right supplier, sub-supplier, component supplier, etc. until the product reaches the customer. The selection and composition of the sales setup, and the action to be taken in case of failure are also key to many organisations.

At Kromann Reumert, we guide you through your considerations, assisting in the the drafting of contracts and advising on relevant legislation.

Our advice

We have many years of experience in providing relevant commercial advice to Danish and international companies for use both in Denmark and abroad.

We can assist in relation to e.g.:

• supply contracts
• production agreements
• distribution and agency agreements
• franchise agreements
• terms of sale and delivery
• cooperation agreements
• joint venture agreements
• setting up of subsidiaries

Our team knows the challenges and pitfalls that come with supply chain management and can offer solution-oriented advice that reflects the most recent legislation. Our advice takes both the legal and the commercial aspects into account.

We assist all the way around

Supply chain agreements often involve a variety of legal specialities. For this purpose, Kromann Reumert, has a unique position as a full-service law firm. As an example, increasing regulation affects supply chain agreements in relation to ESG. Also, distribution agreements may give rise to competition concerns that should be addressed. In relation to agency arrangements, there is a delicate line between being an employee and being an agent. And today’s geopolitical landscape has also made our specialists’ advice on sanctions relevant.

We are frequently invited as speakers to give presentations on e.g. distribution and agency agreements, supply contracts, and supply chain challenges in general, including at events organised by the Danish Export Association and the International Business Academy.

Examples of our services

Below are examples of our supply chain advice:

• Assistance to several large Danish companies in relation to franchise agreements - for both national and international use
• Assistance to a variety of clients in relation to distribution agreements in a variety of countries
• Agreements for outsourcing of production to e.g. Poland
• Strategic joint ventures for establishment of sales channels, e.g. in China
• Assistance to foreign clients wishing to enter into agency agreements in Denmark
• Assistance to a large US group in the reorganisation of its distribution network from a network of independent sellers to a network of agents
• Assistance to large and medium-sized companies in drafting and/or revising code of conduct policies, including in relation to sanctions and ESG
• Ongoing assistance relating to general business terms such as terms of service, terms of sale, and terms of purchase.