Logistics and Warehousing
In today’s global economy, the logistics and warehousing sector sits at the heart of efficient supply chains, enabling goods to move seamlessly from production to end users. Navigating the sector’s complexities requires deep legal insight and practical commercial understanding.
Our Logistics and Warehousing lawyers advise clients across the entire logistics life cycle—from the acquisition and development of warehouse facilities, to the management of the real estate, to the commercial and technology agreements underpinning the supply chain eco-system. We also guide clients through corporate and financing transactions
Working with clients in Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, South America and the United States, our robust, multidisciplinary cross-border team provides unmatched value for our clients.
We serve a wide range of clients in the logistics and warehousing sector, including warehouse owners, operators, and investors; freight forwarders, 3PL providers and transportation companies; product fulfillment providers; product manufacturers; retailers and e-commerce platforms; property advisers and managers; private equity investors; planning consultants and advisers; transportation operators and financers; and technology solutions providers.
Our Logistics and Warehousing capabilities and legal services include:
Development and Construction
- Site acquisition
- Planning advice
- Constructor RFP management
- Building contracts
Financing
- Equity and debt financing for new sites
- Refurbishing or refinancing warehouse assets
- Investment management / fund advice
Letting and Property Management
- Assistance with leasing to tenants
- Site management
- Employment and facility issues
- Day-to-day management matters
Commercial
- 3PL / 4PL agreements
- Reverse logistics
- Last mile and middle logistics contracts
- Supply chain management
- Technology agreements
- Global distribution agreements
- Transportation agreements
- Regulatory advice
Corporate
- M&A
- Acquisition and sale of logistics companies and bolt ons
- Private equity investment
- Joint venture advice
Sustainability
- On-site renewable energy development
- Power purchase off-take agreements
- ESG advice
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