Commercial & Contracts Lawyers in Tunisia
Chafter Raouadi advises international companies, investors and local businesses on commercial contracts and business operations involving Tunisia.
We regularly work with foreign law firms, financial advisers and other transaction advisers, acting as Tunisian local counsel on international projects and transactions. By working as part of the wider advisory team, we ensure that the Tunisian legal, regulatory and commercial aspects are considered alongside the broader objectives of the transaction.
We assist clients in establishing and developing their activities in Tunisia and advise on the drafting, negotiation, implementation and enforcement of commercial agreements.
Our practice has a particular focus on international commercial contracts and business relationships, especially where a foreign company is entering the Tunisian market or working with a Tunisian partner.
International Commercial Contracts
We advise international and Tunisian clients on a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
- Distribution and supply agreements;
- International distribution arrangements;
- Franchise agreements;
- Licensing agreements;
- Commercial agency agreements;
- Manufacturing and production agreements;
- Services and outsourcing agreements;
- Long-term commercial cooperation agreements.
We assist clients throughout the contractual relationship, from structuring and negotiation to performance, termination and enforcement.
Distribution, Franchise & Market Entry
We advise foreign companies looking to enter or expand in the Tunisian market through distributors, franchisees, commercial partners or other local arrangements.
Our work includes structuring distribution and franchise relationships, preparing and negotiating agreements, advising on exclusivity and termination, and addressing the regulatory and commercial requirements applicable to the activity in Tunisia.
Commercial Contracts in Regulated and Consumer-Facing Sectors
We have experience advising businesses operating in sectors where commercial arrangements are closely linked to regulatory requirements.
Our work includes contracts relating to food and beverage, hospitality, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, healthcare and other regulated activities.
We advise clients on the contractual and regulatory aspects of their relationships with suppliers, distributors, operators, service providers and other business partners.
Industrial Operations, Asset & Business Transfers
We assist foreign investors and companies establishing, acquiring or expanding business operations in Tunisia.
Our work includes the acquisition and transfer of industrial units, businesses, assets and business divisions, as well as the contractual arrangements required for their operation.
We advise on transactions involving the transfer of assets or an entire business activity, including the related due diligence, transaction documentation, regulatory requirements and contractual arrangements.
We also assist clients with the establishment of new business operations in Tunisia and with the structuring of relationships with local partners, suppliers, distributors and service providers.
Commercial & Regulatory Matters
Where commercial activities are subject to specific regulatory requirements, we assist clients in identifying and addressing the relevant Tunisian legal framework.
We advise businesses operating in regulated sectors on matters affecting their commercial activities and contractual relationships.
Competition & Merger Control
We advise clients on Tunisian competition law, including merger control, restrictive practices and abuse of a dominant position.
We assist clients with merger control filings and represent companies in investigations and proceedings before the council of competition, including matters involving vertical and horizontal cooperation and potentially restrictive practices.
Commercial Disputes
Our litigation and arbitration teams assist clients in connection with commercial and contract-related disputes, including disputes concerning the performance, termination or enforcement of commercial agreements.
