Why does agency status matter?

Commercial agents may be entitled to compensation or indemnity on termination under the Commercial Agents Regulations, which does not apply to distributors.

Can I grant exclusivity safely?

Yes, with clear targets and termination triggers so exclusivity can be withdrawn if the partner underperforms.

Business problem

I am appointing a distributor, agent or reseller

Distribution and agency arrangements carry specific legal consequences, including compensation rights for commercial agents on termination. The structure should be chosen before the paperwork is drafted.

1,950 SRA-regulated firms match this type of work.

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What this usually involves

Choosing between agency, distribution and reseller models
Setting territory, exclusivity and performance targets
Managing termination and post-termination payments

Firms that handle this work

Brachers LLP

SRA: AuthorisedProfile claimed

SRA number 488062 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices: Maidstone, Canterbury, Dover
Sectors: Not supplied

Commercial contracts
Commercial litigation
Commercial property
Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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360 Law Services Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 638684 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices: Lightwater
Sectors: Not supplied

Banking and finance
Commercial contracts
Commercial litigation
Commercial property

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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3cs Corporate Solicitors Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 597935 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices: London
Sectors: Not supplied

Commercial contracts
Commercial litigation
Commercial property
Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A H Brooks Solicitors Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 564342 · Recognised body

Offices: Leek, Stoke-On-Trent
Sectors: Not supplied

Commercial contracts
Commercial litigation
Commercial property
Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A Holt Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 633334 · Recognised body

Offices: London
Sectors: Not supplied

Commercial contracts
Commercial property
Corporate law
Data protection and privacy

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A R Brown & Co (Worthing) Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 647619 · Recognised body

Offices: Goring by Sea
Sectors: Not supplied

Banking and finance
Commercial contracts
Commercial litigation
Commercial property

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A S Greenstreet Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 382238 · Recognised body

Offices: Chelmsford
Sectors: Not supplied

Commercial contracts
Corporate law
Data protection and privacy
Insolvency and restructuring

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A Williams & Co

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 388358 · Recognised sole practice

Offices: London
Sectors: Not supplied

Commercial contracts
Corporate law
Data protection and privacy
Employment law for businesses

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A.S. Matthews Limited

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 561754 · Recognised body

Offices: Manchester
Sectors: Not supplied

Commercial contracts
Commercial property
Corporate law
Data protection and privacy

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A&L Goodbody

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 554448 · Recognised body

Offices: Dublin, London
Sectors: Not supplied

Banking and finance
Commercial contracts
Corporate law
Data protection and privacy

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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A&R Solicitors Ltd

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 633377 · Recognised body

Offices: Hayes
Sectors: Not supplied

Commercial contracts
Commercial litigation
Commercial property
Corporate law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Aaron & Partners LLP

SRA: Authorised

SRA number 401104 · Licensed body (ABS)

Offices: Chester, Shrewsbury, Birkenhead, Altrincham
Sectors: Not supplied

Commercial contracts
Commercial litigation
Commercial property
Construction law

Regulatory data last updated: 4 August 2026

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Common questions

Why does agency status matter?: Commercial agents may be entitled to compensation or indemnity on termination under the Commercial Agents Regulations, which does not apply to distributors.
Can I grant exclusivity safely?: Yes, with clear targets and termination triggers so exclusivity can be withdrawn if the partner underperforms.

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