Manufacturers face a litany of daily challenges—from getting products to market to effectively managing supply and distribution chains to selling goods and services— all while complying with a vast number of industry-specific regulations. Having counsel who understands how to balance legal objectives with business operations is essential. We work with manufacturers large and small, both publicly-owned and privately-held across industries—from automotive to aerospace and medical devices to pharmaceuticals.

We routinely provide counsel on matters that involve:

• Entity formation and reorganization
• Contracting with customers, suppliers, vendors and independent contractors
• Debt and equity financing
• Facility siting, construction and expansion
• Government relations, legislative advocacy and regulatory affairs
• Captive insurance disputes
• Labor and employment—including union avoidance
• Federal, state and local tax incentives
• Intellectual property development, licensing and protection
• Confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements
• Covenants not to compete
• Immigration and workforce issues
• Transportation, warehousing and logistics
• Product liability and recalls
• Environmental due diligence and compliance
• Joint ventures
• International expansion and relocation
• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance
• Antitrust compliance
• Supply chain security
• Customs and trade regulation