Logistics

Logistics sector – getting you moving

The logistics sector is fast-paced and evolving exponentially. Pressures of global supply chain disruption, litigation and red tape, combined with the opportunities that new technology presents and changing consumer habits, make this a truly dynamic sector to be a part of. You need a team that has an in-depth understanding of the sector and can support the legal and commercial needs of your business.

We understand that each of our clients are unique, which is why we don’t offer a cookie cutter style of advice: we’ll tailor our services to meet the requirements of your business.

Who we advise

We draw on our experience of working with a broad range of clients involved in the sector to make sure our advice is pragmatic, commercial and tailored.  Our clients include: 3PL and 4PL operators, retailers and end users, warehouse providers, transport operators, developers and landowners.

Our logistics lawyers

Our logistics lawyers take a multi-disciplinary, commercially focused approach to supporting our clients across the full range of commercial legal services.

We’re proud of the sector knowledge and expertise we’ve developed over many years, and we’re confident that this enables us to work in partnership with our clients.  We speak your language and our legal advice is always in tune with the industry issues of the day – whatever they may be.

Meet our team below, or learn more about our team here.

What we do

Our experience includes:

• Commercial contracts, including outsourcing and warehousing agreements
• 3PL and 4PL
• Transport and supply chain management
• International Trade
• Dispute Resolution
• Planning and real estate, including sale, acquisition, letting and development of logistics hubs and warehouses
• Employment law, including business immigration
• Technology and digital contracts (see also Factory of the Future)
• Collaboration and partnership agreements
• Regulatory and risk management, including health and safety and data security

Logistics: Horizon Scanner

The logistics sector is fast-paced and evolving exponentially. Pressures of global supply chain, combined with the opportunities that new technology presents and changing consumer habits, make this a truly dynamic sector. Our regular Horizon Scanner should help you stay ahead!  In this first edition, amongst other developments, we highlight three key trends currently influencing property development within the logistics sector:

• The search for storage hubs in urban spaces that speed up ‘last mile’ delivery;
• ‘Reshoring’: As global supply-chain disruption encourages domestic clients to being production back to the UK; and
• The rise of ESG-consciousness among occupiers.

Read the latest edition of the Logistics: Horizon Scanner here.