E-Commerce & Digital Economy
CORE Attorneys advises clients across various sectors on e-commerce and digital economy matters, from online contracts and platform regulation to data protection and digital compliance.
E-Commerce & Digital Economy at CORE Attorneys
CORE Attorneys advises clients across various sectors on e-commerce and digital economy matters, including:
- Contracts and terms & conditions for online sales platforms and trading platforms, including online sales restrictions
- Data protection and data security
- Digital trade issues, including provider liability
- Compliance in online marketing
- Gaming and gambling regulation
Platform regulation and digital markets
- Platform regulation (DSA, DMA)
- Competition law for digital business models
- Pricing algorithms and algorithmic collusion
- Online distribution systems and marketplace restrictions
- Data access and data portability
E-Commerce contracts and compliance
- Online sales platform agreements and terms of use
- Online sales restrictions and most favoured nation clauses
- Consumer protection and distance selling law
- Cross-border e-commerce
Frequently asked questions
Can a supplier prohibit sales on online marketplaces such as Amazon or Zalando?
Platform bans are generally permissible in selective distribution systems if they are applied consistently and qualitative criteria are used. However, the permissibility depends on the market position of the supplier and the specific circumstances. CORE Attorneys advises on the competition-law compliant design of online sales restrictions.
What competition law issues arise in connection with pricing algorithms?
Pricing algorithms can, under certain circumstances, facilitate or constitute anti-competitive coordination between competitors. This is a focus area for competition authorities globally. We advise companies on the competition law implications of algorithmic pricing.