Manufacturing supply chain

Employing three million people, generating 11% of GDP and accounting for 69% of all business R&D, the UK’s manufacturing sector is a force to be reckoned with. Wherever you are in the supply chain, we have the team, experience and insights to provide legal support for your operational and growth goals.

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Global supply-chain disruption. geo-political tension and the consequences of Brexit continue to pose challenges for businesses in the manufacturing sector. But there are also significant growth opportunities for businesses that embrace the twin trends of automation and reshoring, bringing resilience to supply chains. 

At Collyer Bristow, we know your markets. Our multi-disciplinary manufacturing team can help you seize the opportunities of a fast-moving, globalised economy – while proactively safeguarding against the challenges you might face.

Supporting the businesses that make the world turn

We have a long history of supporting the manufacturing sector. Our clients come from such diverse sub-sectors as FMCG, automotive, leisure and beauty, and from every stage in the supply chain including:

  • Design and initial concept
  • Sourcing, refining and processing of raw materials
  • Parts manufacture
  • Physical manufacture and assembly of end-products
  • Ordering, supply, transportation, storage and logistics
  • Franchising and outsourcing
  • Regulation
  • Aftersales


Manufacturing is complicated but our advice is not. We don’t turn molehills into mountains. Clients work with us because we are fluent in the issues they are facing and provide pragmatic advice that lets them get on with the job.

Our services for manufacturing clients

We provide a full range of services across all areas of manufacturing law, including:

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We help manufacturers in complex issues such as:

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We draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts including supplier, distribution, outsourcing, franchising, sponsorship, collaborations, joint ventures and R & D.

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Our team advises on incorporation, structures, governance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate joint ventures, private equity finance and funding issues.

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Make an enquiry Data protection

We advise on data protection best practices, data-sharing agreements and UK GDPR compliance, and can assist with obtaining advice from outside the UK.

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We aim to resolve disputes amicably and provide strategic, commercial advice on litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

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From employment contracts and staff handbooks to industrial action and dismissal, we help you manage any employment issues that crop up and handle disputes as they arise.

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 Our team advises manufacturers looking to hire non-UK residents, and in general business mobility activity to move their key personnel to the UK. 

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IP creation, protection, licensing and ownership are critical to manufacturing businesses. We can help you protect and commercialise your IP, both inside and outside the UK.

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Our significant transactional capability includes freehold sales and purchases, leasehold matters, planning law and environmental services for your warehouses and factories.

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    Recent experience

    • We act for one of the world’s leading car manufacturers, advising on various commercial contracts, including service agreements, warranty agreements, media agreements, dealership contracts, data processing agreements, events agreements and supply agreements among a number of other commercial matters.

      COMMERCIAL & MANUFACTURING

      Commercial advice for leading car manufacturer

      Charles BraithwaitePartner

      Case study

      We act for one of the world’s leading car manufacturers, advising on various commercial contracts, including service agreements, warranty agreements, media agreements, dealership contracts, data processing agreements, events agreements and supply agreements among a number of other commercial matters.

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    • We successfully acted for our client, a designer watch manufacturer, in a ten year multi-jurisdictional trade mark infringement dispute against by a former licensee.  

      INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DISPUTES & MANUFACTURING

      Watch trade mark dispute

      Patrick WheelerPartner - Head of IP & Data Protection

      Case study

      We successfully acted for our client, a designer watch manufacturer, in a ten year multi-jurisdictional trade mark infringement dispute against by a former licensee.  

      Read more

    • We acted for a company backed by private equity (including Jon Moulton) in its purchase of He-Man Dual Controls - a leading manufacturer of dual-control systems for cars. In addition to the acquisition we also advised on the equity financing of the Special Purpose Vehicle (buying company), and the debt financing of the deal.

      CORPORATE & MANUFACTURING & PRIVATE EQUITY

      He-Man Dual Controls purchase

      Ragavan ArunachalamPartner

      Case study

      We acted for a company backed by private equity (including Jon Moulton) in its purchase of He-Man Dual Controls - a leading manufacturer of dual-control systems for cars. In addition to the acquisition we also advised on the equity financing of the Special Purpose Vehicle (buying company), and the debt financing of the deal.

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    “Exceptionally well-informed about the market, intelligent and able to learn new areas of business very quickly. They are also commercial and pragmatic”

    Legal 500, 2021

    Manufacturing supply chain

    Manufacturing supply chain

    Employing three million people, generating 11% of GDP and accounting for 69% of all business R&D, the UK’s manufacturing sector is a force to be reckoned with. Wherever you are in the supply chain, we have the team, experience and insights to provide legal support for your operational and growth goals.

    Read more

    Global supply-chain disruption. geo-political tension and the consequences of Brexit continue to pose challenges for businesses in the manufacturing sector. But there are also significant growth opportunities for businesses that embrace the twin trends of automation and reshoring, bringing resilience to supply chains. 

    At Collyer Bristow, we know your markets. Our multi-disciplinary manufacturing team can help you seize the opportunities of a fast-moving, globalised economy – while proactively safeguarding against the challenges you might face.

    Supporting the businesses that make the world turn

    We have a long history of supporting the manufacturing sector. Our clients come from such diverse sub-sectors as FMCG, automotive, leisure and beauty, and from every stage in the supply chain including:

    • Design and initial concept
    • Sourcing, refining and processing of raw materials
    • Parts manufacture
    • Physical manufacture and assembly of end-products
    • Ordering, supply, transportation, storage and logistics
    • Franchising and outsourcing
    • Regulation
    • Aftersales


    Manufacturing is complicated but our advice is not. We don’t turn molehills into mountains. Clients work with us because we are fluent in the issues they are facing and provide pragmatic advice that lets them get on with the job.

    Our services for manufacturing clients

    We provide a full range of services across all areas of manufacturing law, including:

    Make an enquiry

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    We help manufacturers in complex issues such as:

    Commercial

    We draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts including supplier, distribution, outsourcing, franchising, sponsorship, collaborations, joint ventures and R & D.

    Corporate 

    Our team advises on incorporation, structures, governance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate joint ventures, private equity finance and funding issues.

    Data protection

    We advise on data protection best practices, data-sharing agreements and UK GDPR compliance, and can assist with obtaining advice from outside the UK.

    Dispute resolution

    We aim to resolve disputes amicably and provide strategic, commercial advice on litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

    Employment

    From employment contracts and staff handbooks to industrial action and dismissal, we help you manage any employment issues that crop up and handle disputes as they arise.

    Immigration

     Our team advises manufacturers looking to hire non-UK residents, and in general business mobility activity to move their key personnel to the UK. 

    Intellectual property

    IP creation, protection, licensing and ownership are critical to manufacturing businesses. We can help you protect and commercialise your IP, both inside and outside the UK.

    Real estate

    Our significant transactional capability includes freehold sales and purchases, leasehold matters, planning law and environmental services for your warehouses and factories.

    Make an enquiry

    Recent experience

    • Commercial advice for leading car manufacturer

      Case study

      Commercial advice for leading car manufacturer

      We act for one of the world’s leading car manufacturers, advising on various commercial contracts, including service agreements, warranty agreements, media agreements, dealership contracts, data processing agreements, events agreements and supply agreements among a number of other commercial matters.

    • trade mark dispute

      Case study

      Watch trade mark dispute

      We successfully acted for our client, a designer watch manufacturer, in a ten year multi-jurisdictional trade mark infringement dispute against by a former licensee.  

    • man driving

      Case study

      He-Man Dual Controls purchase

      We acted for a company backed by private equity (including Jon Moulton) in its purchase of He-Man Dual Controls - a leading manufacturer of dual-control systems for cars. In addition to the acquisition we also advised on the equity financing of the Special Purpose Vehicle (buying company), and the debt financing of the deal.

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