Leeds – the city with the world on its doorstep. Long has it been at the heart of the legal sector, and we’re proud to be a heavyweight firm right in the centre of it. We’ve pulled together the best talent around, so our clients get all the benefits of that. But our reach goes further than the edge of the region. We’ve grown to help our clients on a national and global scale, supporting them through critical moments from one country to the next with an approach that will never be ordinary…

With substantial experience across the diverse manufacturing sector, we bring sound legal advice, commercial sense and knowhow to help our clients plan for, and protect, their businesses. We support a wide range of clients across the entire sector, including manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, distributors, designers, and import/export organisations.

We assist clients across the sector with:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Supply chain agreements/issues
• Employment and HR
• Regulatory advice
• Manufacturing site acquisitions
• Financial management and funding
• Intellectual property management
• Dispute resolution and litigation
• Restructuring and insolvency
• Business strategy
• Wealth management and family matters

Manufacturing is a key sector for Clarion. We have a strong presence across various sub-sectors, including plastics, chemicals, building products, advanced engineering, textiles, aerospace, automotive, food & drink, and more. We have a comprehensive understanding of both broader issues affecting the entire manufacturing industry and the specific nuances of individual sub-sectors.

We connect manufacturers to their peers via a wide range of events, including in-depth roundtable discussions and large, sector-focused seminars. Topics have included robotics/automation, blockchain, skills, innovation, and ESG. We also provide insight into the manufacturing sector and the relevant legal issues, including thought leadership pieces and blogs.

We’re passionate about British manufacturers not only surviving, but thriving. We support manufacturers in more than just their legal needs, linking them to various partners across their eco system and giving them strategic support and advice.

Collaboration, business strategy, and innovation continue to be at the heart of the conversations we’re having in our network. Many businesses are adapting their models. And through our network, we can help our clients make the right connections.

As you turn your thoughts to what the future looks like, planning accordingly to address market threats and opportunities, it’s important to talk and discuss ideas. Please do call us and share your thinking. We want to help you get to where you want to go.