Our Food & Beverage Team is experienced in all aspects of food & beverage law, from regulation and production to distribution and advertising.

Based across the UK, our multi-disciplinary team combines leading legal expertise with a deep understanding of the issues facing players in the food and drink sector – from start-ups to international brands.

From after field to before fork or shelf, the team can assist with every stage of the food and drink supply chain, advising on any legal challenge that arises including acquisitions, restructuring and partnerships, supply chain issues, commercial contracts, employment, and disposals.

Our clients range from agricultural producers, animal feed manufacturers, livestock operators, drinks companies, ingredient and flavourings manufacturers, food processors, distributors and packaging and labelling companies. From acquisitions, restructuring and partnerships, to supply chain issues, commercial contracts, employment and disposals, our team can advise on any legal challenge that arises as part of the lifecycle of any food and drink industry business.

Our core services

Food production: wholesalers, manufacturers, agri-businesses, ingredients companies, meat traders and commercial bakeries.

Drink production: distilleries, breweries, wine growers grain and hops producers.

Food services: delivery services, caterers, equipment and technology supplies.

Packaging and processing: innovation, labelling, bottling and packing.

Animal and pet food: suppliers, manufacturers and wholesalers.

Our Experience

Advised a global food production and distribution group on the acquisition of 100% stake in its UK joint venture vehicle, which owns a significant food distribution company based in the Midlands.

Advised an Essex-based national food service business on its transition to employee-ownership status.