The manufacturing sector is undergoing an unprecedented period of change. From digitalisation to decarbonisation, today’s manufacturers continue to transform their businesses against the backdrop of an ever-changing geo-political environment. Whether you’re expanding into new territories, adopting advanced technologies, or rethinking your supply chain, the legal landscape can be as complex as the operational one.

That’s where we come in. Shoosmiths works with some of the world’s biggest manufacturing businesses to turn legal complexity into commercial clarity. We advise across the full lifecycle of support manufacturing businesses may need: from inward investment and commercialising IP, to establishing the necessary infrastructure and navigating regulation.

Our team blends deep sector knowledge with practical experience, helping clients to transition from analogue to digital, to underpin revenue or secure supply, and to unlock the value of their data – without compromising on risk or compliance.

We work in partnership with our manufacturing clients. We get to know their business and pride ourselves on delivering solutions-orientated advice through a sector lens. Many of our lawyers sit on industry working groups that are helping to shape the manufacturing industry of tomorrow. We leverage this expertise and experience every day to help our clients achieve their business objectives.