Franchise/Large-scale Distribution/Dealership
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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)
