E-commerce Lawyer

Why hire an e-commerce lawyer?

E-commerce law encompasses a range of specific regulations concerning online commerce. These rules cover areas such as consumer rights, data protection (GDPR), taxation, and sales contracts. Non-compliance with these regulations can lead to costly disputes or severe penalties from regulatory authorities.

Hiring an e-commerce lawyer ensures your business is fully protected. Our lawyers help you comply with the laws in force, safeguard your commercial interests, and mitigate the risks associated with your online activities.

GDPR Compliance and Data Management

Data protection has become a key priority in online commerce. The GDPR imposes strict obligations on e-merchants to ensure the security and confidentiality of their customers’ data. Our specialized lawyers assist you in achieving full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This includes:

• Drafting privacy policies.
• Managing cookies and obtaining customer consent.
• Implementing internal procedures to ensure data security.

By complying with the GDPR, you avoid significant financial penalties and strengthen your customers’ trust.

Disputes with Customers or Suppliers

Disputes with customers or suppliers are common in the e-commerce sector. Our lawyers assist in managing claims and commercial disputes, whether it involves non-compliant product returns, refusal of refunds, or issues related to product quality.

We represent you in amicable negotiations or in court to defend your commercial interests. We also advise you on mediation and arbitration clauses to anticipate disagreements and limit legal recourse.

Creation and Management of an E-commerce Franchise

If you want to expand your business through an e-commerce franchise model, we guide you through every step, from drafting franchise agreements to managing relationships between the franchisor and franchisees.

We help you structure your franchise network to ensure your model complies with the law, protects your rights as a franchisor, and ensures the success of your franchisees.

International Expansion and Establishment

Expanding an e-commerce business internationally requires strategic planning, both legally and fiscally. Our lawyers assist you in setting up international subsidiaries, managing local tax obligations, and optimizing your legal structure to maximize profits while complying with local regulations.

We help you develop international growth strategies while ensuring compliance with local laws in each country where you plan to operate.

Legal Audit of Your E-commerce Website

A complete legal audit of your website ensures that all your commercial practices and contractual documents (T&Cs, legal notices, privacy policy) comply with regulations. This audit includes verifying GDPR compliance, consumer protection obligations, and the legality of online advertisements.

Our lawyers help you identify potential legal gaps and take corrective measures to avoid administrative or judicial penalties.

Drafting and ensuring compliance with Terms and Conditions (T&Cs)

Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) are essential for ensuring transparency with your customers and preventing disputes. Our e-commerce lawyers draft customized T&Cs, tailored to your products and services, in compliance with consumer law. We help you include mandatory clauses such as right of withdrawal, legal guarantees, and information on payment and delivery methods.

Taxation and VAT for E-commerce Businesses

E-commerce companies must handle intra-community VAT and taxation on international sales. Our lawyers provide advice on structuring your operations optimally, while ensuring your tax obligations are met. We also assist in managing VAT on online sales, particularly regarding taxation thresholds and applicable exemptions.

For businesses operating internationally, we guide you through managing custom duties and optimizing your cross-border tax obligations.

Validation of Advertising and Marketing Campaigns

Successful online marketing campaigns and collaborations with influencers are at the heart of e-commerce marketing strategies. However, these practices are subject to strict regulations regarding transparency and fair commercial practices. Our lawyers review your advertisements and agreements with influencers to ensure they comply with legal obligations, particularly in terms of user-generated content (UGC) and commercial partnerships.

We also help you avoid misleading commercial practices, which could harm your brand’s reputation and lead to penalties.