When a commercial agent retires, many principals assume the agency relationship simply ends.
In reality, the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations can expose businesses to significant financial risk.
In this webinar, Suzanne Carr (Partner) and Robert Brothers (Senior Associate) from the Commercial Litigation team explain how Commercial Agent retirement is treated under the regulations and why it can still trigger compensation or indemnity payments.
You will learn:
- When the Commercial Agents Regulations apply
- Why retirement can still trigger compensation claims The difference between compensation and indemnity payments
- How those payments are calculated
- Practical steps principals should take when an agent approaches retirement
This session is particularly useful for:
- Business owners who appoint commercial agents
- In-house legal teams
- Directors responsible for distribution networks
- Companies operating agency arrangements for goods
Understanding these rules is essential because termination of an agency agreement can lead to significant claims, particularly where an agent generates substantial commission or develops a valuable customer base.
If your business works with commercial agents, this webinar highlights the legal risks and practical strategies to manage them effectively. For tailored advice regarding commercial agency disputes or termination rights, please contact our Commercial Litigation team.
Myerson Webinar | The Retirement of Commercial Agents
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Robert Brothers
Senior Associate
Rob has 7 years of experience acting as a Dispute Resolution solicitor. Rob has specialist expertise in professional negligence disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, complex contractual disputes, intellectual property, reputation management and commercial agency claims.
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