Food, Drink and Hospitality

Our team of industry-focused lawyers provide strategic and practical legal guidance to help companies in the food and drinks sector succeed.

The food, drink and hospitality sector is fast-paced, highly regulated and constantly evolving. In an ever-growing, dynamic market, our experienced legal team are perfectly positioned to support businesses at every stage of their commercial journey. We leverage deep industry knowledge and long-standing sector connections to identify potential risks, anticipate challenges, and deliver pragmatic, tailored legal solutions that help your business thrive. Our full-service offering is designed specifically with the nuances of the food and drink industry in mind.

How can we help you?

Bringing together knowledgeable lawyers with specialised expertise in the food, drink and hospitality sector, we focus on protecting your interests and driving your goals forward.

Our team includes specialist corporate and commercial, dispute resolution, employment and property lawyers who can provide expert advice on a number of areas. Whether you are a start-up, an established brand, or an expanding international business, we offer bespoke legal support tailored to your needs, including:

• Terms and Conditions and e-Commerce
• Franchising and licensing arrangements
• Intellectual property: trademark registration and dispute resolution
• Corporate governance
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Joint ventures
• Corporate reorganisations
• Financing
• Product liability
• Real estate: negotiating and drafting commercial leases and other occupational agreements, property acquisitions and disposals, real estate development projects, property management, secured lending, planning matters
• Guidance on environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices
• Health and Safety law compliance
• Food safety law
• Employment contracts and policies
• Workplace investigations
• Discrimination and harassment claims
• Staff training
• Workforce restructuring