The food and beverages sector is fast-moving, competitive and full of opportunity. From artisan startups to established brands and operators, businesses in this space face a wide range of legal challenges around investment, brand protection, commercial relationships and property that demand commercially minded, specialist advice.
We advise businesses and individuals across the food and beverages sector. Our cross-practice expertise means we are well placed to support clients at every stage; from early-stage founders raising their first round of venture capital funding through to established brands managing growth, acquisitions and exit events.
Our corporate team has a strong track record advising shareholder arrangements, joint ventures and investment transactions, and we have a very strong reputation advising startups in the sector from seed fundraising right through to exit.
We are true IP specialists and can advise on all aspects of brand protection, including trade mark registration and enforcement and brand management. In a sector where brand is everything, our reputation management team is also on hand to protect and preserve what our clients have worked hard to build advising on defamation and media issues.
Our commercial team advises on contracts spanning the needs of clients active in the industry, and our litigation specialists are well equipped to handle disputes when they arise. Our property team can assist with the acquisition and disposal, whether by purchase or lease, and with financing of a range of premises across the sector, from production and warehouse facilities to retail and hospitality premises.
We also recognise that the individuals behind food and beverages businesses have their own interests to protect. Our private client team works alongside our corporate and commercial specialists to advise founders and executives on personal tax planning, estate planning and wealth structuring- ensuring both personal and professional ambitions are supported.
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