Efficient, cost effective procurement processes and supply chain management are crucial to many businesses. We have extensive expertise across the relevant legal issues: bespoke high value procurements, warehousing and logistics, drafting appropriate standard terms for high volume repeat purchases, advising on the application of regulatory regimes, from environmental regulations to EU procurement rules.
Experience
International logistics operators
Acted for international logistics operators such as NewCold and Ligentia on warehousing and logistics contracts with blue-chip customers across Europe, the US and Australia.
Communications integration provider
Advised on the provision of a multi-channel cloud contact centre solution to one of the world’s leading insurance companies on a global basis.
Global chemical supplier
Advised on their standard general terms and conditions for cross-border use across Europe.
Leader in global transport
Acted in multi-jurisdictional litigation involving a world leader in transport and its former owner.
Well-known sports brand
Advised on the implementation and development of a strategic distribution centre covering supply chain, logistics and procurement.
University of Leuven
Advised on the establishment of an international logistics training centre between a logistics provider and the University of Leuven.
Aviation components
Acted for different levels of the supply chain, from component manufacturers to an international airline, on the procurement of aircraft components for installation on new build aircraft.
Centaur Services Limited
Advised on contracts across their supply chain, including the supply agreements with their upstream manufacturers and distribution agreements with their downstream customers.
Actual Experience
Advised on a framework agreement with a leading telecoms company for the provision of highly innovative data analytic software, to provide continuous, real-time understanding of how its customers experience its digital products and services.