Supply chains and procurement

Our experience

Our experience spans hundreds of varied food and agribusiness clients. Examples range from a detailed review of systems and supply chain contracts, through to checking of individual terms such as:

• 'Brexit-proofing' contracts and ensuring terms reflect corporate social responsibility objectives ie, Modern Slavery Act requirements.
• Dealing with disputes between businesses, arbitrations and liaising with the Grocery Code Adjudicator. 
• Joint ventures, commercial agreements, procurement and partnership agreements.

We also provide a review service:

• A review of operational systems to provide an extra check on processes, visiting manufacturing facilities and an overall check on the effectiveness of audits. We will give you a legal opinion on the regulatory robustness of a company’s regulatory/compliance system and its operation; so you can obtain an overall high level “check” on their compliance regime.
• A supply chain contracts review - A paper-based comparison of terms and conditions within supplier and customer contracts to identify potential liabilities and vulnerabilities. We will advise a company on potential vulnerabilities within their contractual chain of supply and how these weaknesses may be strengthened.