At First Law Solicitors, we advise businesses across the United Kingdom on drafting, reviewing and negotiating Distributor and Reseller Agreements.
These contracts define how products are distributed or resold, helping both manufacturers and intermediaries manage risk, protect their brand and maintain consistent standards in every transaction.
Our commercial solicitors ensure that your distribution and resale arrangements are transparent, enforceable and fully compliant with modern UK commercial and digital law.
A distributor or reseller agreement governs the relationship between a manufacturer or supplier and a business authorised to distribute or resell its products. It defines territory, exclusivity, pricing, marketing responsibilities and after-sales obligations.
Since the implementation of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, UK businesses must ensure their contracts reflect fair trading principles, transparent pricing and secure handling of commercial data.
At First Law Solicitors, we prepare distribution and reseller agreements that meet these legal standards and are compatible with the Digital Verification Services framework, which regulates Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) and secure digital execution under the UK eIDAS system.
Our solicitors manage every stage of the contracting process, from initial structuring and review to digital signing and renewal. We take time to understand how your business operates, how products are marketed and where your commercial risks lie.
Every contract we prepare complies with the Sale of Goods Act 1979, the Competition Act 1998, the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.
If you are provided with a draft agreement, we review it carefully to identify clauses that may create risk, such as unfair exclusivity terms or unclear obligations on pricing and performance. We then suggest amendments that achieve balance between the supplier and the distributor or reseller.
Under the Digital Verification Services framework, most UK commercial agreements are now executed and stored digitally. We ensure your agreements meet QES standards, that signatories are properly authorised and that all records are securely stored and verifiable.
Our approach focuses on ensuring your contracts provide clear terms and legal protection at every stage of the distribution chain.
We make sure that exclusivity clauses comply with the Competition Act 1998 and current guidance from the Competition and Markets Authority, avoiding provisions that could be viewed as anti-competitive.
We define delivery, risk transfer, and payment obligations precisely to prevent misunderstandings between parties and to reflect best practice under the Sale of Goods Act 1979.
Where marketing rights, trade marks or brand materials are shared, we include clear terms on intellectual property and permitted use, consistent with the Trade Marks Act 1994 and the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
Data protection and confidentiality provisions are drafted to meet the requirements of UK GDPR, the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, and the guidance of the Information Commission (formerly the ICO). This ensures that all customer and business data is handled lawfully and securely within modern digital trading systems.
We also ensure that limitation of liability and indemnity clauses comply with the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977, protecting your business against unfair or disproportionate responsibility for losses.
Digital compliance is now central to managing distribution networks and reseller relationships.
Under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 and the Digital Verification Services framework, contracts must maintain accurate, verifiable and traceable digital records.
We help clients implement secure digital execution procedures, ensuring that each agreement is authenticated, timestamped and stored in accordance with DVS and QES verification standards.
Our solicitors also review existing contracts to ensure continued compliance with the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, preventing technical errors or data inconsistencies that could undermine enforceability.
At First Law Solicitors, we understand that distributor and reseller contracts underpin the flow of goods in many industries. Each agreement we prepare is designed to protect your commercial interests, preserve brand integrity and minimise legal risk.
We write in plain English, avoiding unnecessary complexity while maintaining legal precision. Every contract is drafted to comply with UK legislation and the digital systems now standard in commercial operations.
Our solicitors continue to support clients after contracts are signed, assisting with renewals, amendments and any performance or payment issues that arise.
If you are entering into a distribution or reseller relationship, our commercial solicitors can help you prepare or review your contract with confidence. We provide practical and legally sound advice to protect your interests and support sustainable business growth.
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