Retail and Consumer Protection


With a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the R&C industry, combined with a vast experience in dealing with complex projects, D&B’s dedicated team is focused on ensuring that the best possible outcome and solutions envisaged by the clients are achieved (manufacturers, retailers, distributors).

  • Review of contractual framework and trading conditions, including discounts and services schemes and assistance in connection with the implementation of trading legislation requirements;
  • Legal review of trading practices such as sales (price discounts), preferential sales, promotional packages, as well as marketing campaigns (including advertising/marketing materials), by reference to applicable legislation;
  • Legal assistance in connection with the implementation of food law requirements in B2B relations;
  • Legal assistance consisting of advising on the strategy, drafting responses, analysis of potential risks and/or drafting of legal opinions, as well as representation in front of ANPC;
  • Legal assistance in connection with the regulatory requirements regarding food safety, labelling and traceability;
  • Legal assistance in connection with any aspects regarding e-commerce (including from the standpoint of consumer protection law, but also in terms of rights and obligations applicable to the trader);
  • Legal assistance consisting of advising on the strategy, drafting responses, analysis of potential risks and/or drafting of legal opinions, as well as representation in front of ANPC.
  • Legal assistance in connection with various aspects linked to consumer protection (unfair trading practices, rules and regulations applicable for product guarantees, unfair terms, consumer rights in relation to traders (including in case of distance contracts);
  • Training in relation to various areas/subjects linked to trading of food/non-food products, as well as in connection with consumer protection issues;