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.

 

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What we do

Our Logistics Group has lawyers who 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.

We advise on the following:

  • 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.

For more information on our services for the logistics sector, please contact Lindsay Ellis or Christine Jackson.
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