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Patrick Wheeler
Partner - Head of IP & Data Protection
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Global supply-chain disruption, geopolitical tension and the ripple effects of Brexit continue to pose challenges for businesses in both sectors. At the same time, significant growth opportunities await businesses that are willing to embrace the ever-changing economic environment and advances in technology.
At Collyer Bristow, we know your markets. Our multidisciplinary team can help you seize the opportunities of a fast-moving, globalised economy – while proactively safeguarding against the challenges you might face.
Supporting the engine of global commerce & industry
We have a long history of supporting the manufacturing and logistics sectors. Our clients come from such diverse sub-sectors as FMCG, automotive, medical devices, digital technology, food & drink, construction, beauty and fashion. Whether you source or process raw materials, manufacture parts or products, or transport and store the goods, we have the sector and legal expertise you need.
Manufacturing and logistics can be 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.
Patrick WheelerPartner - Head of IP & Data Protection
+44 20 7470 4432+44 7786 962089patrick.wheeler@collyerbristow.com
Sharon FryerPartner - Head of Commercial Services
+44 20 7470 4409+44 7796 712885sharon.fryer@collyerbristow.com
Manufacturing & Logistics work highlights
Acting for a chemical science company pursuing confidential information exploitation claims
We acted for a chemical science company pursuing claims against three former employees and a shareholder who exploited trade secrets and confidential information.
Led by:
Acting for a leading US software supplier in relation to an LCIA arbitration
We acted for a leading US software supplier in relation to an LCIA arbitration seated in London on matters arising out of the termination of contracts in a large UK infrastructure project.
Led by:
Acting for a property investment company on its nationwide portfolio
We acted for a property investment company on its nationwide portfolio including the management and sales relating to its multiple industrial estates.
Led by:
Acting in ICC and Swiss arbitrations for allegations of fraud
We acted for a South African mining company in ICC and Swiss arbitrations seated in London, involving allegations of fraud in connection with a mining project.
Led by:
Advising a beauty brand
We advised a beauty and cosmetic products brand on its product manufacturing agreements.
Led by:
Advising a leading petrochemical company in fraud proceedings
We acted on behalf of a leading petrochemical company in fraud proceedings, including successful application for a worldwide freezing order in the English Court and Norwich Pharmacal orders in the BVI and Cyprus. US Section 1782 orders were also obtained against related entities in the US.
Led by:
Advising on a medical patent infringement
We acted for a pioneering Swiss-based medical laboratory, in High Court patent infringement and validity proceedings. This complex case considered the infringement of a patent for an innovative medical product under the newly developed doctrine of equivalents as recently formulated by the Supreme Court.
Advising on supply chain and logistics agreements
We advised a leading Swiss-owned multinational manufacturing group on its UK supply chain and logistics agreements
Led by:
Advising on the purchase of a leading automotive manufacturer
We acted on the acquisition, backed by investment from a family office, in respect of the purchase of a leading manufacturer of dual-control systems for cars. We also advised on the equity financing of the special purpose vehicle, and the debt financing of the deal.
Led by:
Assisting in drafting construction contracts for industrial and logistics hubs
We advised on the construction contract drafting on two substantial projects involving industrial and logistics hubs in the North of England.
Led by:
Defending a medical products manufacturer against claims for damages
We acted for a medical products manufacturer defending claims for damages arising from the supply of allegedly substandard products to the NHS.
Led by:
Defending in High Court proceedings against allegations of infringement
We successfully defended our clients in the High Court against allegations of infringement, misuse of confidential information and breach of employee’s duty of fidelity in an action brought by their former employer concerning the manufacture of surgical support devices. The successful outcome on all substantial claims also included an award of indemnity costs in our clients’ favour.
Dispute over loan notes issued in relation to the acquisition of shipping vessels
We advised a shipping company in a dispute over loan notes issued in relation to the acquisition of vessels and including an injunction application to restrain enforcement of loan note provisions pending the outcome of the arbitration.
Led by:
Providing commercial advice for a leading car manufacturer
We acted 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.
Led by:
Representing a specialist insolvency litigation financing company pursuing damages claims
Representing a specialist insolvency litigation financing company pursuing claims in relation to 22 companies (in ether administration or liquidation) for damages and/or other relief in respect of loss and damages caused by the unlawful coordination of certain truck manufactures in relation to the supply of trucks.
Led by:
Resolving potential class action brought by employees (acting for employer)
Resolving a dispute for a logistics company facing a class action brought by hundreds of former employees over its alleged failure to carry out a fair redundancy consultation during the pandemic.
Led by:
€120 million claim between global automotive product manufacturers and Japanese car-maker
We acted for global automotive product manufacturers in litigation and in a trial brought by a major car- maker over the supply of 1.6 million car batteries which involved approximately 900,000 separate claims and a total claim value of about €120 million.
Led by:
Services
We provide a full range of services across all areas of manufacturing law, including:
Commercial contracts
Expertly crafting, negotiating and fine-tuning contracts, our team specialises in all key areas of your operations, from production to partnerships. Whether your contract involves production, suppliers, IP, logistics, distribution, outsourcing, franchising, sponsorships, collaborations, joint ventures or R&D, it is likely we have advised on something similar many times before.
Corporate
We provide sharp and efficient guidance to businesses in the manufacturing and logistics sectors and those wishing to operate or invest in these sectors. Wherever you are in the business lifecycle, we support you through incorporation, structures, governance, M&A (both buy and sell-side), joint ventures, private equity finance, insolvency, corporate recovery and funding issues.
Data protection
Good data management is crucial to the success of your business. We advise our clients on data protection best practices, data-sharing agreements and UK GDPR compliance, and can assist with obtaining advice from outside the UK. Facing a data breach or a data subject access request? Our rapid response deals with the matter swiftly, minimising disruption to your business and your clients.
Dispute resolution
Disputes arising out of the supply of goods and services, breach of contract, product liability, joint ventures, distribution agreements and the breakdown of commercial relationships are often disruptive, time-consuming and damaging to your bottom line, reputation and, in some circumstances, survival. We help resolve them strategically and amicably, even in complex, sensitive and high-value cases, both within the UK and internationally.
Employment
Employing close to 6 million UK workers at all levels and from all backgrounds, effective workforce management remains crucial to the success of businesses in the manufacturing and logistics sectors. From employment contracts and staff handbooks to industrial action and dismissal, we help you navigate any employment issues that emerge and handle disputes as they arise.
Immigration
Your business thrives on global talent; we make sure you can bring the best and brightest to the UK without the headache. Whether it’s securing visas for non-UK residents or facilitating the international movement of your key players, our team cuts through the red tape to keep you running smoothly.
Intellectual property
In the competitive and dynamic manufacturing and logistics sector, safeguarding your intellectual creations is business-critical. We can help you protect and commercialise your IP, both inside and outside the UK. Facing an IP dispute? Count on us to fiercely defend your intellectual property rights in courts across the UK, the EU and, through our extensive international network, beyond.
Real estate
Our real estate expertise spans the full transactions spectrum—from investment and development, to sales, purchases, leases, planning and environmental matters. Supported by our construction and real estate litigation teams, we deliver end-to-end support for your warehouses, storage facilities, factories, offices, retail and wholesale units, and transport and distribution hubs.
Quick glance: publications
- Employment and Immigration Expertise
- Corporate Know-How Guides: Selling a Business
- Corporate Know-How Guides: Buying a Business
- Private equity/post M&A disputes
- CB Comply: Data Protection training
- Advice for senior executives
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Breach of Warranty Claims (Share Acquisition)
- CB Checkpoint: overview
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Repudiation of Contract
- Mergers & Acquisitions: an overview of our expertise
- Real Estate services
- Dispute resolution services
- Services for businesses
- Doing business in the UK
Manufacturing & Logistics Publications
Employment and Immigration Expertise
An overview of our Employment and Immigration services.
Corporate Know-How Guides: Selling a Business
We look at the flip side of price structuring, instead focusing on how a seller could secure elements of the purchase price that are delayed – or at least obtain comfort around the buyer’s ability to pay them.
Discover our new series of Corporate Know-How guides.
Corporate Know-How Guides: Buying a Business
When making an offer for a business, the question of when the consideration will be paid can often be just as important as how much will be paid. We look at four of the most common options available to prospective buyers (beyond upfront cash payments) and the risks/rewards posed by them.
Discover our new series of Corporate Know-How guides.
Private equity/post M&A disputes
Often involving complex, cross-border issues, our team has a great deal of experience in resolving the full range of post-M&A disputes.
CB Comply: Data Protection training
May 2023 will mark five years since the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 came into force. But all that good work your business undertook in preparation will go to waste if you don’t revisit your current data protection practices, procedures, and policies. Find out more on CB Data Protection training.
Advice for senior executives
Conflicts at work can be distressing and daunting for a variety of reasons and trying to deal with them on your own is difficult. We can help to clarify the situation for you by providing clear, practical and confidential guidance.
Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Breach of Warranty Claims (Share Acquisition)
Warranties are contractual statements of fact that are typically given by a seller to a buyer in a share purchase agreement (“SPA”) or other contract as one of the ways in which risk is allocated between parties in the acquisition of a target company (the “Target”).
Discover our new series of practical know-how guides for those involved in commercial disputes.
CB Checkpoint: overview
There are a number of key policies, procedures and documents your business should keep up to date, to be both legally protected and in preparation for investment or exit. Our team will give your business a full check-over.
Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Repudiation of Contract
If a breach of contract is so serious that it can be said to go to the core of the contract and deprives the innocent party of the benefit of the contract, then it may be a repudiatory breach that gives the innocent party the option of treating the contract as terminated and seeking damages.
Discover our new series of practical know-how guides for those involved in commercial disputes.
Mergers & Acquisitions: an overview of our expertise
An overview of the expertise of our Corporate team in relation to mergers and acquisitions, where we act for experienced private equity backed buyers as well more novice sellers who need careful guidance through this potentially daunting legal maze.
Real Estate services
Our services in Real Estate, helping clients in the financing, growing, managing and disposing of property.
Dispute resolution services
An overview of our range of commercial litigation services, supporting businesses operating in a vast range of industries in the resolution of a full range of commercial disputes.
Services for businesses
An overview of our services supporting ambitious mid-sized businesses, investors and successful entrepreneurs in building, operating and scaling enterprises.
Doing business in the UK
Whether you are looking to set up a new business here or expand an existing one, this guide covers the key things you need to know to avoid potential pitfalls and get the most out of your investment.
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Manufacturing & Logistics key contacts
- patrick.wheeler@collyerbristow.comPatrick
WheelerPartner - Head of IP & Data Protection
Talk to Patrick about Intellectual property disputes, Data protection, Digital, Intellectual property and Manufacturing
Manufacturing & Logistics
Manufacturing & Logistics
An economic powerhouse, the UK’s manufacturing and logistics sectors employ nearly six million people and contribute significantly to GDP. Wherever you are in the supply chain, we have the team, experience and insights to provide legal support for your operational and growth goals.
Key contact
Patrick Wheeler
Partner - Head of IP & Data Protection
The Team
Our lawyers have the expertise and experience to provide you with creative, personalised solutions in a clear and understandable way.
Our Publications
Discover a wealth of invaluable guidance in the form of guides and brochures written by our expert lawyers.
Are you certain your business' IP rights are protected?
The Collyer Bristow IPR health check is a short test designed to focus on the way you currently manage your IPR and highlight potential risks and opportunities.
Global supply-chain disruption, geopolitical tension and the ripple effects of Brexit continue to pose challenges for businesses in both sectors. At the same time, significant growth opportunities await businesses that are willing to embrace the ever-changing economic environment and advances in technology.
At Collyer Bristow, we know your markets. Our multidisciplinary team can help you seize the opportunities of a fast-moving, globalised economy – while proactively safeguarding against the challenges you might face.
Supporting the engine of global commerce & industry
We have a long history of supporting the manufacturing and logistics sectors. Our clients come from such diverse sub-sectors as FMCG, automotive, medical devices, digital technology, food & drink, construction, beauty and fashion. Whether you source or process raw materials, manufacture parts or products, or transport and store the goods, we have the sector and legal expertise you need.
Manufacturing and logistics can be 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.
Patrick WheelerPartner - Head of IP & Data Protection
View Patrick Wheeler's profileCharles BraithwaitePartner
View Charles Braithwaite's profileIan ChappellPartner
View Ian Chappell's profileRagavan ArunachalamPartner
View Ragavan Arunachalam's profileSharon FryerPartner - Head of Commercial Services
View Sharon Fryer's profileSinead KellySenior Associate
View Sinead Kelly's profileStephen RosenPartner
View Stephen Rosen's profileValentina FalichevaAssociate
View Valentina Falicheva's profileManufacturing & Logistics work highlights
Acting for a chemical science company pursuing confidential information exploitation claims
We acted for a chemical science company pursuing claims against three former employees and a shareholder who exploited trade secrets and confidential information.
Led by:
Acting for a leading US software supplier in relation to an LCIA arbitration
We acted for a leading US software supplier in relation to an LCIA arbitration seated in London on matters arising out of the termination of contracts in a large UK infrastructure project.
Led by:
Acting for a property investment company on its nationwide portfolio
We acted for a property investment company on its nationwide portfolio including the management and sales relating to its multiple industrial estates.
Led by:
Acting in ICC and Swiss arbitrations for allegations of fraud
We acted for a South African mining company in ICC and Swiss arbitrations seated in London, involving allegations of fraud in connection with a mining project.
Led by:
Advising a beauty brand
We advised a beauty and cosmetic products brand on its product manufacturing agreements.
Led by:
Advising a leading petrochemical company in fraud proceedings
We acted on behalf of a leading petrochemical company in fraud proceedings, including successful application for a worldwide freezing order in the English Court and Norwich Pharmacal orders in the BVI and Cyprus. US Section 1782 orders were also obtained against related entities in the US.
Led by:
Advising on a medical patent infringement
We acted for a pioneering Swiss-based medical laboratory, in High Court patent infringement and validity proceedings. This complex case considered the infringement of a patent for an innovative medical product under the newly developed doctrine of equivalents as recently formulated by the Supreme Court.
Advising on supply chain and logistics agreements
We advised a leading Swiss-owned multinational manufacturing group on its UK supply chain and logistics agreements
Led by:
Advising on the purchase of a leading automotive manufacturer
We acted on the acquisition, backed by investment from a family office, in respect of the purchase of a leading manufacturer of dual-control systems for cars. We also advised on the equity financing of the special purpose vehicle, and the debt financing of the deal.
Led by:
Assisting in drafting construction contracts for industrial and logistics hubs
We advised on the construction contract drafting on two substantial projects involving industrial and logistics hubs in the North of England.
Led by:
Defending a medical products manufacturer against claims for damages
We acted for a medical products manufacturer defending claims for damages arising from the supply of allegedly substandard products to the NHS.
Led by:
Defending in High Court proceedings against allegations of infringement
We successfully defended our clients in the High Court against allegations of infringement, misuse of confidential information and breach of employee’s duty of fidelity in an action brought by their former employer concerning the manufacture of surgical support devices. The successful outcome on all substantial claims also included an award of indemnity costs in our clients’ favour.
Dispute over loan notes issued in relation to the acquisition of shipping vessels
We advised a shipping company in a dispute over loan notes issued in relation to the acquisition of vessels and including an injunction application to restrain enforcement of loan note provisions pending the outcome of the arbitration.
Led by:
Providing commercial advice for a leading car manufacturer
We acted 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.
Led by:
Representing a specialist insolvency litigation financing company pursuing damages claims
Representing a specialist insolvency litigation financing company pursuing claims in relation to 22 companies (in ether administration or liquidation) for damages and/or other relief in respect of loss and damages caused by the unlawful coordination of certain truck manufactures in relation to the supply of trucks.
Led by:
Resolving potential class action brought by employees (acting for employer)
Resolving a dispute for a logistics company facing a class action brought by hundreds of former employees over its alleged failure to carry out a fair redundancy consultation during the pandemic.
Led by:
€120 million claim between global automotive product manufacturers and Japanese car-maker
We acted for global automotive product manufacturers in litigation and in a trial brought by a major car- maker over the supply of 1.6 million car batteries which involved approximately 900,000 separate claims and a total claim value of about €120 million.
Led by:
Commercial contracts
Expertly crafting, negotiating and fine-tuning contracts, our team specialises in all key areas of your operations, from production to partnerships. Whether your contract involves production, suppliers, IP, logistics, distribution, outsourcing, franchising, sponsorships, collaborations, joint ventures or R&D, it is likely we have advised on something similar many times before.
Corporate
We provide sharp and efficient guidance to businesses in the manufacturing and logistics sectors and those wishing to operate or invest in these sectors. Wherever you are in the business lifecycle, we support you through incorporation, structures, governance, M&A (both buy and sell-side), joint ventures, private equity finance, insolvency, corporate recovery and funding issues.
Data protection
Good data management is crucial to the success of your business. We advise our clients on data protection best practices, data-sharing agreements and UK GDPR compliance, and can assist with obtaining advice from outside the UK. Facing a data breach or a data subject access request? Our rapid response deals with the matter swiftly, minimising disruption to your business and your clients.
Dispute resolution
Disputes arising out of the supply of goods and services, breach of contract, product liability, joint ventures, distribution agreements and the breakdown of commercial relationships are often disruptive, time-consuming and damaging to your bottom line, reputation and, in some circumstances, survival. We help resolve them strategically and amicably, even in complex, sensitive and high-value cases, both within the UK and internationally.
Employment
Employing close to 6 million UK workers at all levels and from all backgrounds, effective workforce management remains crucial to the success of businesses in the manufacturing and logistics sectors. From employment contracts and staff handbooks to industrial action and dismissal, we help you navigate any employment issues that emerge and handle disputes as they arise.
Immigration
Your business thrives on global talent; we make sure you can bring the best and brightest to the UK without the headache. Whether it’s securing visas for non-UK residents or facilitating the international movement of your key players, our team cuts through the red tape to keep you running smoothly.
Intellectual property
In the competitive and dynamic manufacturing and logistics sector, safeguarding your intellectual creations is business-critical. We can help you protect and commercialise your IP, both inside and outside the UK. Facing an IP dispute? Count on us to fiercely defend your intellectual property rights in courts across the UK, the EU and, through our extensive international network, beyond.
Real estate
Our real estate expertise spans the full transactions spectrum—from investment and development, to sales, purchases, leases, planning and environmental matters. Supported by our construction and real estate litigation teams, we deliver end-to-end support for your warehouses, storage facilities, factories, offices, retail and wholesale units, and transport and distribution hubs.
Manufacturing & Logistics Publications
- Employment and Immigration Expertise
- Corporate Know-How Guides: Selling a Business
- Corporate Know-How Guides: Buying a Business
- Private equity/post M&A disputes
- CB Comply: Data Protection training
- Advice for senior executives
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Breach of Warranty Claims (Share Acquisition)
- CB Checkpoint: overview
- Commercial Disputes Know-How Guides: Repudiation of Contract
- Mergers & Acquisitions: an overview of our expertise
- Real Estate services
- Dispute resolution services
- Services for businesses
- Doing business in the UK
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Good leaver or bad leaver?Good leaver or bad leaver?
Listen now
Longer Reads
Avoiding class discrimination in the workplaceAvoiding class discrimination in the workplace
Read more
Podcasts
Conflicts of interestConflicts of interest
Listen now
Longer Reads
Nix Of $11B Award Shows Limits Of Arbitral ProcessNix Of $11B Award Shows Limits Of Arbitral Process
Read more
Longer Reads
Government lays down draft regulations amending Working Time and TUPEGovernment lays down draft regulations amending Working Time and TUPE
Read more
Podcasts
Articles of association and shareholders’ agreements: what you need to knowArticles of association and shareholders’ agreements: what you need to know
Listen now
Podcasts
Decision making at board and shareholder levelDecision making at board and shareholder level
Listen now
Longer Reads
Illegal migrant worker crackdown – what do employers need to know?Illegal migrant worker crackdown – what do employers need to know?
Read more
Shorter Reads
Baker wins tribunal after being sacked for holey loavesBaker wins tribunal after being sacked for holey loaves
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Podcasts
‘Clawback Claims’ under the Insolvency Act 1986 (Part 2)‘Clawback Claims’ under the Insolvency Act 1986 (Part 2)
Listen now
Podcasts
‘Clawback Claims’ under the Insolvency Act 1986 (Part 1)‘Clawback Claims’ under the Insolvency Act 1986 (Part 1)
Listen now
Shorter Reads
5 tips when seeking Private Equity Investment5 tips when seeking Private Equity Investment
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