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INDUSTRIALS AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
SECTOR LAWYERS

We derisk your business, so your products can help shape the future.

We help businesses around the world deliver innovative technologies and drive their growth to shape the future of the industries they support.

From traditional manufacturing to emerging technologies and AI powered transformations, we know how to navigate change and translate your risks and business complexities into opportunities for your business.

Think partner, not provider. We partner with you and share your journey as your business evolves.

Who are our Industrials & Advanced Manufacturing clients?

Aerospace and Defence: We help original equipment manufacturers protect their market share and create solutions to modern problems like cyber security, supply chain weaknesses and skill shortages.
Automotive: From supply chain management to the design and commercialisation of technology, mergers and acquisitions and transformational projects, we help you keep your automotive business thriving and operational.

From logistics to the creation of car parts and features, we help you to keep your automotive manufacturing business thriving and operational.
Chemicals: From household named brands to farming and industrial providers. Our clients trust us to manage key risks relating to environmental law, supply chain infrastructure, quality control, construction projects and more.
Industrial Materials: From the grain and maize that's used to manufacture cereal, to the materials required to build batteries. You will speak with someone who knows your business and understands its specific legal needs, strategic opportunities and risks.
Retail: FMCG Manufacturing and Packing: We work on behalf of some of the largest retail businesses internationally through our Retail and Consumer sector teams. Who are specialists in providing legal and strategic advice around logistics, shipping and warehousing.
Industrial Technology: We are one of the largest legal technology teams in the world and lead the market in enduring changes in landscape for our technology clients. Our specialists help our clients to stay ahead of the curve.
Defending Your Advanced Manufacturing Business: Ensure your business operations are protected from every angle, we defend your business against allegations brought against it, and minimise reputational risks that could affect your business.

Examples of our sector work

UK's Ministry of Defence

Advising the Ministry of Defence on various projects, from an £80 million relocation to procurement issues.

Volkswagen Charging Deal

we supported Volkswagen A.G. and VW Charging GmbH (trading as 'Elli') in their strategic collaboration with BP to supply VW's battery-buffered ultra-fast electric vehicle charge-points to BP and Aral re-fuelling stations across Europe.

Tata x EON

Tata Chemicals on its purchase of E.ON's combined heat and power plant and outsourcing arrangements, including on the employment aspects of the sale and purchase.

Appeal for the revocation of a patent

Acting for cellXion Ltd, Datong plc and three other appellants in their successful appeal for the revocation of a patent relating to mobile phone technology.

SPS (EU) x Moleskine

Advising SPS (EU) Holdings on its acquisition of Ultimate Promotional Paper Products, which will see SPS form an exclusive partnership with Moleskine, the iconic stationary manufacturer.