AA has accrued long experience in commercial law and international contracts, and particularly in the drafting and negotiation of these contracts. In the specific fields of distribution, agency and franchising law, the firm has represented a multitude of corporate clients from the most varied sectors of industry. AA is also able to draw on vast expertise in the termination of this type of contract, and the respective legal and strategic implications.
Another aspect of the firm’s work is in litigation arising from this type of contract, especially in cases of termination, with issues of goodwill compensation claims.
AA has also been asked to provide legal opinions on particularly complex and important legal issues in high-profile cases.
The firm’s business includes advising on all issues relating to Portuguese and EU competition law in relation to international contracts.
Members of AA have written academic articles and taken part in conferences on distribution and agency law in Portugal and abroad, including on the invitation of official bodies.
Another important area of expertise is in international trade agreements, particularly long-term agreements for the supply of products and services, as part of strategic cooperation in different sectors.