Commercial law is the branch of private law that governs business activities and the legal relationships between companies, professionals, and market operators. It is a dynamic and constantly evolving field that regulates contracts, corporate transactions, financial instruments, and all activities connected to the production and exchange of goods and services.

Key areas of commercial law

Companies and businesses

Formation of partnerships and corporations

Drafting and amending articles of association and shareholder agreements

Extraordinary operations: mergers, acquisitions, demergers

Corporate governance and directors’ liability

Commercial contracts

Supply, distribution, and agency agreements

Joint ventures and strategic partnerships

General terms and conditions of sale and protective clauses

International contracts and foreign trade regulation

Credit instruments and financial tools

Bills of exchange, checks, and letters of credit

Bonds, shares, and derivative instruments

Investor protection and regulation of financial markets

Insolvency and business restructuring

Composition with creditors and restructuring agreements

Judicial liquidation (bankruptcy)

Cross-border insolvency procedures

Corporate recovery plans and creditor protection

Competition and market protection

Antitrust regulations and unfair commercial practices

Industrial property: trademarks, patents, know-how

Regulation of advertising and e-commerce

Why commercial law matters

In a global economic context, commercial law provides essential tools for the growth and stability of businesses. Proper legal management reduces risks, ensures transparency, and protects relationships with partners, clients, and institutions.