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Overview
Distribution and franchising relationships are central to the growth, market presence, and long-term stability of many businesses in Puerto Rico. Our Distribution and Franchising Practice Group advises manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, franchisors, franchisees, sales representatives, and commercial partners in structuring, managing, and protecting these important business relationships.
The Practice Group has deep legal expertise in Puerto Rico’s Dealer’s Contracts Act, commonly known as Act 75, which governs many distribution relationships in Puerto Rico and can significantly affect termination, non-renewal, impairment, exclusivity, damages, and litigation strategy. We assist clients in evaluating whether Act 75 applies to a particular commercial relationship, drafting and negotiating distribution agreements, assessing termination risks, managing performance issues, and developing strategies to protect contractual and statutory rights.
Our work also includes advising on franchise agreements, dealer networks, commercial agency arrangements, supply and resale structures, territory and exclusivity provisions, non-compete and confidentiality obligations, pricing and performance requirements, and dispute prevention. We help clients design clear commercial frameworks that support growth while reducing legal uncertainty.
When disputes arise, we represent clients in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and pre-litigation negotiations involving Act 75 claims, breach of contract, wrongful termination, impairment of established relationships, damages, injunctive relief, and related business tort claims.
Our approach combines legal precision with practical business judgment. Whether a client is entering the Puerto Rico market, expanding a distribution network, managing a franchise system, or facing a dispute under Act 75, we provide strategic guidance focused on protecting commercial relationships, preserving market value, and achieving effective results.
