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Our team of manufacturing experts understand the unique challenges faced by businesses in the manufacturing and industrials sector, particularly the complex and ever-changing regulations, supply chain complexities, and operational challenges. 

We are here to partner with you, to support your business at every stage, helping you to navigate the complex legal landscape in the sector, whilst supporting you in achieving your business goals and driving future growth.

We work alongside our clients on all their property needs, including taking new leases, assigning leases following Partner retirements and appointments, granting underleases to complimentary occupiers, buying and selling property and financing premises.

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We act for a range of clients in the industry, including drafting or updating their terms of business or terms of purchase, procurement agreements, manufacturing and licensing agreements, or assisting them with registering their next trade mark for an upcoming product launch or in further product development. 

We can also assist with the necessary financial and investment documentation, whether this is taking on capital investment or debt finance, and work on joint venture agreements (and in particular ensure that the ownership of the end products, intellectual property and other deliverables is correctly shared between the parties).

Manufacturing and engineering can cross multiple areas of corporate and commercial law, from intellectual property, to commercial agreements, to finance, and our team holds the range of experience required to assist your business in its continued success and development.

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We act for clients in the manufacturing sector in all areas of employment law, including preparing bespoke employment contracts and policies tailored to the unique needs in this arena; managing staff; advising on employment disputes, termination and recruitment; acting in employment tribunal litigation and immigration assistance.

With our comprehensive understanding of the sector, we swiftly navigate complex workplace matters to ensure, where possible, a swift, practical resolution is reached. Our experience in the sector means our solicitors give relevant, specialist, practical and up to the minute advice on situations in your business as they develop.

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We are able to advise manufacturers, engineering firms, suppliers, distributors and associated businesses across the Manufacturing and Industrial Sector. We understand complex supply chain issues, and the importance in protecting valuable commercial relationships. Our team can support you with: 

  • Commercial Contractual disputes
  • Product liability & quality disputes 
  • Breach of contract disputes and contract variation disputes
  • Cross-border supply chain disputes 
  • Licensing disputes 
  • Disputes concerning machinery installation, maintenance and commissioning
  • Intellectual property disputes 
  • Joint venture, shareholder or partner disputes in industrial ventures
  • Agency, distribution, and franchise agreement disputes
  • Debt recovery
  • Retention of title disputes
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Our Regulatory and Criminal Defence team provides advice and representation to businesses and individuals operating in the manufacturing & industrials sector, for example those facing HSE, Trading Standards, DVSA, Police, HMRC, GLAA and Environment Agency investigations and prosecutions, or Coroner’s Investigations and Inquests in the event of fatalities.

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We have dealt with Leathes Prior Solicitors for many years and have always been very satisfied. Recently we have updated our Wills and as we are fast approaching 80 years of age, we were especially pleased with their expert knowledge and kind and friendly approach. Everything was explained in a very understanding way. We highly recommend Leathes Prior Solicitors.

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Once again, superb advice and wise counsel from Leathes Prior - this time a shout out for Patrick Gibney who has efficiently dealt with drafting our Wills in a most professional manner.

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We cannot recommend Leathes Prior Solicitors enough, in particular Polly Langford. Throughout all our dealings with them we have received nothing but an efficient, thorough and impeccable service. Our matter was brought to a swift conclusion in a highly skilled and professional manner. 10/10. If you need a solicitor look no further than Leathes Prior.

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We used LP to undertake our first Wills and Jordan Walker couldn't have been more helpful and professional in providing advice and drafting our wills for us. Would thoroughly recommend.

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We would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the friendly and professional way Jordan Walker updated our wills. She was both understanding and informative in her explanation of legal matters and we greatly appreciated the fact that she came to us to conduct matters. Many thanks and best wishes to her and the team at Leathes Prior.

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Countrywide Signs has benefited from its association with Mike Barlow and the Leathes Prior Franchise Team for the best part of 20 years. Mike is professional, approachable and helpful and his support is second to none. I cannot recommend Mike too highly.

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My confidence in the outcome was never in doubt as you guys are great, both in the preparation and the execution. I really enjoy working with you for your professionalism and your humour, both go a long way so thanks again.

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We honestly could not have got through the year without your help.

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I am writing to say that the service provided by Darren Bowen was excellent. His communications and explanations were very clear and I felt well guided by him throughout the dispute.

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I wanted to express our appreciation of the way you supported us over the Will dispute and achieved a satisfactory outcome. Next Tuesday is the second anniversary of my brother's death and for the first time, I can think about him without worrying about the Will problem.

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As Executor of my parents’ estate, I was very fortunate to be assigned Patrick Gibney, to carry out probate on the estate. He has consistently been professional in his manner, prompt in his replies, patient and ready to provide good advice and guidance. Personally, I would only choose Patrick for any works regarding probate or any other professional matters that fall under his scope.

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We used Lily Beel for our recent property purchase, and can't recommend her highly enough. Throughout it all, Lily's guidance was professional and properly tailored to our situation rather than generic advice. She kept us clearly informed at every stage, explained the probate and legal complications as they arose, and gave us real confidence that things were being handled professionally.

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Leanne made the whole house-buying process feel quick, straightforward and as stress-free as possible. She truly went above and beyond throughout the process and was always on hand whenever we needed her. Buying a house can be a stressful experience, but Leanne made the process so much easier and gave us complete confidence throughout. I would highly recommend Leanne and Leathes Prior Solicitors.

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Thank you again for all your support with everything, the legal advice you have given me has been exceptional and highly appreciated.

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We recently sold two properties and bought a third all with the assistance and expertise of Madison King, who went above and beyond what we expected to bring all three to a successful conclusion. We have happily recommended Leathes Prior to family and friends, who have been equally impressed by the standard of service offered. We have no hesitation in recommending Ms King.

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I have instructed Rebecca Millard on a number of occasions. I have always found that she has provided a first rate professional service & I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking legal advice on commercial property.

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