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DMH Stallard has a long history of supporting the manufacturing sector and is proud to work with companies from diverse sub-sectors such as high value engineering, automotive, aerospace, chemicals, electronics, food and drink, pharmaceuticals, textiles and retail/consumer products.

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Our Manufacturing sector expertise

The UK is one of the world’s biggest manufacturing nations, employing nearly three million people directly and investing massively in R&D. The businesses involved in manufacturing are as broad as the classification itself, but innovative start-ups with cutting edge technology and established multi-national corporates share common challenges and concerns.

DMH Stallard has a long history of supporting the manufacturing sector and is proud to work with companies from diverse sub-sectors such as high value engineering, automotive, aerospace, chemicals, electronics, food and drink, pharmaceuticals, textiles and retail/consumer products.

The manufacturing industry is fast-paced and highly regulated, so legal challenges can pose significant risks to businesses. Our experience in the manufacturing sector means that we can apply our technical expertise to work with your business, enabling you to navigate the complex legal landscape and providing a proactive approach to identify and mitigate potential risks before they escalate.

 

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DMH Stallard are sponsors of METALL, an established forum for manufacturing, engineering and technology businesses. The forum brings together businesses to network at thought-provoking presentations and workshops, share best practice, signpost growth opportunities, and discuss issues affecting businesses in the sector.

You can find more information on the METALL website and register to receive information about forthcoming events here.

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Our expertise in the Manufacturing sector

  • Commercial Business Law

    We draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts in respect of the supply chain, co-operation agreements, R&D, collaborations and alliances, sales terms, manufacturing supply and logistics contracts, application of the Incoterms, prototype testing agreements and contractual joint ventures, amongst other things. Our meticulous approach enables you to minimise contractual risks, enhance business relationships and helps you secure favourable terms.

    Our team also has extensive experience in advising on outsourcing and regulatory matters, as well as freelance/consultancy agreements and procurement issues.

     

    Find out more about our Commercial Business Law services.

  • Intellectual Property

    Protection of your IP and IT systems is critical to the success of most manufacturers, and we can help you to safeguard your IP in relation to protecting trade secrets and confidential information, commercialising your designs, patents and trade marks and working with patent attorneys for securing registrations of relevant IP.

    We have a wealth of experience in advising on IP licensing and ownership issues. We can help you secure and maximise the value of your innovations and brand assets, allowing you to stay ahead of the competition.

     

    Find out more about our Intellectual Property services.

  • Information and Data Protection

    Our experts advise on all aspects of data privacy and information / cyber security, to help you manage your risks in relation to your data.

     

    Find out more about our Information and Data Protection services.

  • Corporate Law

    Our team advises on incorporation, structure and governance, company secretarial matters, buying and selling manufacturing businesses, mergers and acquisitions, corporate joint venture, succession planning, investment and finance.

     

    Find out more about our Corporate Law services.

  • Employment Law

    As well as providing operational support we advise on strategic issues, trade union matters, business immigration, and provide full representation in Tribunals if necessary.  When skilled labour is in short supply, we can help you to recruit, retain and reward your team.

     

    Find out more about our Employment Law services.

  • Banking and Finance

    Our specialists have years of experience in acting for borrowers and lenders alike. We can help you negotiate your lending arrangements, whether you need to raise working capital, fund capital expenditure, or refinance existing debt. We will help you identify legal issues early on and provide strategies to solve problems and manage risk.

     

    Find out more about our Banking and Finance services.

  • Commercial Real Estate

    Significant transactional capability with particular specialisms in development, construction, regeneration, leasehold matters, licences and dilapidations. Our unique planning team includes planning lawyers, environmental specialists and planning consultants.

     

    Find out more about our Commercial Real Estate services.

  • Commercial Dispute Resolution and Litigation

    Developing and preserving productive commercial relationships is a key driver in delivering major manufacturing projects but it’s not always plain sailing. Our experts look to settle disagreements amicably, where possible, to preserve those relationships through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution before resorting to litigation.

    We have a wealth of experience in manufacturing-related disputes, which enables us to guide you through the complexities of disputes and legal proceedings when they arise, minimising disruption to your business.

     

    Find out more about our Dispute Resolution services.

Our expertise in the Manufacturing sector

  • Commercial Business Law

    We draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts in respect of the supply chain, co-operation agreements, R&D, collaborations and alliances, sales terms, manufacturing supply and logistics contracts, application of the Incoterms, prototype testing agreements and contractual joint ventures, amongst other things. Our meticulous approach enables you to minimise contractual risks, enhance business relationships and helps you secure favourable terms.

    Our team also has extensive experience in advising on outsourcing and regulatory matters, as well as freelance/consultancy agreements and procurement issues.

     

    Find out more about our Commercial Business Law services.

  • Intellectual Property

    Protection of your IP and IT systems is critical to the success of most manufacturers, and we can help you to safeguard your IP in relation to protecting trade secrets and confidential information, commercialising your designs, patents and trade marks and working with patent attorneys for securing registrations of relevant IP.

    We have a wealth of experience in advising on IP licensing and ownership issues. We can help you secure and maximise the value of your innovations and brand assets, allowing you to stay ahead of the competition.

     

    Find out more about our Intellectual Property services.

  • Information and Data Protection

    Our experts advise on all aspects of data privacy and information / cyber security, to help you manage your risks in relation to your data.

     

    Find out more about our Information and Data Protection services.

  • Corporate Law

    Our team advises on incorporation, structure and governance, company secretarial matters, buying and selling manufacturing businesses, mergers and acquisitions, corporate joint venture, succession planning, investment and finance.

     

    Find out more about our Corporate Law services.

  • Employment Law

    As well as providing operational support we advise on strategic issues, trade union matters, business immigration, and provide full representation in Tribunals if necessary.  When skilled labour is in short supply, we can help you to recruit, retain and reward your team.

     

    Find out more about our Employment Law services.

  • Banking and Finance

    Our specialists have years of experience in acting for borrowers and lenders alike. We can help you negotiate your lending arrangements, whether you need to raise working capital, fund capital expenditure, or refinance existing debt. We will help you identify legal issues early on and provide strategies to solve problems and manage risk.

     

    Find out more about our Banking and Finance services.

  • Commercial Real Estate

    Significant transactional capability with particular specialisms in development, construction, regeneration, leasehold matters, licences and dilapidations. Our unique planning team includes planning lawyers, environmental specialists and planning consultants.

     

    Find out more about our Commercial Real Estate services.

  • Commercial Dispute Resolution and Litigation

    Developing and preserving productive commercial relationships is a key driver in delivering major manufacturing projects but it’s not always plain sailing. Our experts look to settle disagreements amicably, where possible, to preserve those relationships through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution before resorting to litigation.

    We have a wealth of experience in manufacturing-related disputes, which enables us to guide you through the complexities of disputes and legal proceedings when they arise, minimising disruption to your business.

     

    Find out more about our Dispute Resolution services.

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Expertise you can trust

Debt recovery

Carrying out debt recovery work, often involving international debtors, requiring us to effect service and enforce judgments in a variety of foreign jurisdictions for a leading dentistry manufacturer.

Commercial contracts

We have worked with a leading manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning engineering products for over 15 years, advising in relation to all of its commercial contract needs

Private equity investor

Advised an innovative British bicycle manufacturer on their strategic partnership with a private equity investor; securing the businesses long term future and enabling it to broaden its product range and access international markets.

Terms of employment

Supporting an impact protection manufacturer on a complex project to integrate and transpose into UK law existing bonus plans and handbook policies, and to introduce new UK terms of employment for UK country manager and its most senior sales staff.

Web shop terms and data processing

Advising a plumbing fixtures manufacturer on an agreement with an Instagram influencer and their web shop terms, as well as the provision of advice relating to data processing.

Intellectual property dispute

Supporting a pet food manufacturer in a dispute relating to the ownership of intellectual property rights in a trademark, slogan and web domains.

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Meet the team

Meet the team
Tim Ashdown
Tim  Ashdown
Partner
Dispute Resolution, Technology, Media and Telecoms
Expert in trade marks, patents, designs, misuse of confidential information (by employees or competitors), copyright and database rights.
+44 (0) 20 7822 1570
Frank Bouette
Frank  Bouette
Partner
Restructuring and Insolvency
Restructuring and Insolvency expert with considerable experience handling complex transactions and claims for lenders, investors and office holders.
+44 (0) 1293 558554
James Colvin
James  Colvin
Partner
Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation
Expert in commercial and banking disputes involving issues of negligence, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty and shareholder disputes.
+44 (0) 1293 558565

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