the intricate balance of automated, high-powered machinery, alongside detailed hand-finished products, but it also helps us understand how the manufacturing process works so that we can ensure our client’s legal documents are tailored to their exact requirements. T e increase in automation and technology
means getting the legal requirements right is even more important. As lawyers advising Northamptonshire’s and
Buckinghamshire’s manufacturers every day, we know what the stress points are for manufacturers, and we can hopefully help fi nd solutions (certainly to their legal problems!). Very often, the solution lies in ensuring the client has robust contract terms that are properly incorporated into its contracts. T is requires a mix of careful drafting derived
from a thorough understanding of the business (that’s why a site visit is so helpful) together with staff who have been properly trained on how to implement those trading terms and ensure that what happens in practice is refl ected in the terms. A broad understanding of the sorts of technology being used and how this applies to the manufacturing process is vital. T e export market is only going to become
more important to our economy, irrespective of the long-term implications of Brexit. Here, the use of well drafted and appropriate terms is even more important. For example, do your terms cover both
the law that governs the contract (hopefully English Law) and the venue for determining any disputes (hopefully the English courts)? If not, (and we have seen this in practice where only the choice
of law is covered, and not the choice of venue) you could end up litigating your dispute under English Law but in the South Korean court! Not an ideal, cost-eff ective outcome for clients based in the middle of the UK. For a firm foundation from which to develop a successful
manufacturing and engineering business, there is no substitute for robust and relevant trading terms. Our expertise also extends to other types of contract, such as outsourcing, distribution, exclusive supply and agency arrangements. We also have a wide depth of knowledge in the intricacies of employment contracts within the manufacturing and engineering sector, including relating to collective agreements negotiated by trade unions. We also have a dedicated, specialist intellectual property team
who are able to assist with the protection and exploitation of IP rights (such as trademarks, patents and design rights) as well as enforcement activity if a third party infringes the rights of a manufacturer. Our team of specialist regulatory lawyers can also ensure that
manufacturers are protected from a health and safety perspective and if anything goes wrong, we can be there to guide manufacturers through the process to ensure they are covered from a legal perspective. Very much like the manufacturing process, we can provide you a complete end-to-end legal solution to assist you with any legal issues you may face as part of the manufacturing and engineering process.
For further help contact
matthew.thompson@
howespercival.com or call 01908 672682.
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