Food and Drink

Yorkshire has a thriving food and drink industry, from artisan producers and farm shops to large-scale manufacturers, distributors and retailers. At Harrowells, we’re proud to support a wide range of businesses across this fast-paced and highly regulated sector.

Whether you're producing, packaging, distributing or selling food and drink, the industry presents a unique mix of commercial opportunities and legal responsibilities. Our experienced solicitors understand the legal challenges you face—from supplier contracts to employment law and protecting your brand.

We provide practical, commercially focused legal advice tailored to the specific needs of food and drink businesses. Whether you’re launching a new product, expanding your operations, or dealing with a supplier dispute, our team is on hand to guide you through the legal complexities.

Food and drink clients we work with:

• Food and drink manufacturers and processors
• Wholesalers, distributors and logistics providers
• Farm shops, delis and artisan producers
• Breweries, vineyards and distilleries
• Retailers, caterers and food delivery businesses

How we can help

Our multi-disciplinary team brings together legal specialists with in-depth experience in the food and drink sector. We take the time to understand your business and work collaboratively to provide clear, relevant legal advice.

• Supply chain and distribution contracts
• Business start-ups, acquisitions, joint ventures and sales
• Commercial agreements
• Commercial property matters
• Business restructuring, succession planning and exit strategies
• Franchise, licensing and collaboration agreements
• Brand protection, trademarks and IP advice
• Employment law, contracts and disputes
• Dispute resolution and breach of contract claims

We’re here to help food and drink businesses thrive and our advice is grounded in a practical understanding of your sector.