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Franchise/Large-scale Distribution/Dealership
Franchise/Large-scale Distribution/Dealership
Overview
Distribution sector fair trade regulations involve complex and intertwined interests among franchisors, retailers, and dealers. LIN's Fair Trade team provides professional services at every stage, from preliminary advice on franchise agreements, disclosure documents, and trading terms to investigation and dispute resolution. We support clients' business stability through practice-oriented responses reflecting industry characteristics and the latest enforcement trends.
Key Services

Advice on franchise agreements, disclosure documents, and trading conditions

Review of abuse of superior position issues in distribution and dealership transactions

Response to KFTC investigations and corrective measures

Franchise and distribution-related dispute and litigation

Strategic advice on changes in the distribution regulatory environment

Key Experience

Reporting and on-site investigation, mediation case representation regarding Large-Scale Retail Trade Act violations by a large retailer

Case representation for Franchise Business Act violations related to a convenience store chain

Dispute mediation for toy, fast food, confectionery, and coffee franchise businesses (fair trade mediation, KFTC, civil litigation, and media response)

General consulting for overseas franchise expansion (market research, entity establishment, contract negotiation, exit, etc.)

Advice on Dealership Act violations by a wholesale footwear company

Advice on Dealership Act violations by a global sporting goods company

Defense representation for Dealership Act violation reporting against an alcoholic beverage and soft drink company

Franchise Business Act advice for food and beverage franchise headquarters

Response to Dealership Act reporting against manufacturers (KFTC and fair trade dispute response)