Logistics

Logistics

The logistics sector is estimated to be worth over £55 billion to the UK economy¹. Coupled to this, the view that 64% of all logistics costs in the UK are directed to third and fourth party logistics providers (3PLs)², it is clear there is a lot to play for. However, there are a number of challenges affecting the industry: environmental concerns, the importance of IT utilisation and collaboration, to name but a few. And, as ever, there are the increasing demands from customers for lower costs and continuous service improvements.

Supporting the logistics industry

Our logistics team lawyers specialise in advising logistics providers (3PLs and 4PLs) and end users – from major corporates to SMEs and owner managed businesses – in a diverse number of sectors. We help clients to maximise their success whilst mitigating against the risks involved. We invest our time to ensure we fully understand our clients’ requirements: from the “given” in providing a high quality product through to the need to maintain a thorough understanding of the challenges faced.

Our expertise includes:

  • transport and distribution agreements (including second generation)
  • IT and e-commerce including in connection with:
    • B2B and B2C environments
    • data user and licensing arrangements
    •  procurement, integration and support
  • supply chain contracts (including flow down of prime terms into subcontracts)
  • commercial contracts – bespoke, standard terms and conditions and best practice
  • joint ventures, strategic alliances and collaboration arrangements
  • acquisitions, disposals and related corporate transactions
  • warehousing and commercial property
  • competition, environmental and regulatory compliance (including road traffic, health and safety and insurance)
  • fleet procurement and management (including financing)
  • employment (including key director/personnel appointments, disciplinary/dismissal and TUPE)
  • dispute resolution
¹   Source: Skills for Logistics.

²   Source: Capgemini.

Legal 500 2011

Lindsay Ellis’ team at Wright Hassall LLP largely focuses on advising on distribution and supply chain agreements. Clients include Tradeteam and Maxi Haulage.

Corporate INTL Legal Awards Winner 2010

We were the Corporate INTL Legal Awards UK transport law firm of the year 2010.
For a no obligation chat about how we can support your business in the logistics sector, please contact Lindsay Ellis or Christine Jackson.
Wright Hassall's lawyers are "very capable" and a "positive support".
Legal 500 2009