Womble Bond Dickinson is an international law firm with a strategy built on deep sector expertise, which gives you access to a point of view like no other. The team has many decades of experience supporting manufactures in the chemicals sector, including pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers and increasingly renewables solution providers.
You can call on support in relation to every aspect of the law and regulation affecting businesses operating in or entering the sector in the UK, coupled with an understanding of the industrial assets and infrastructure across the North East of England to help your projects succeed. Acting as an extension of your in-house team or a partner to help achieve your goals at home or internationally, WBD provides an unmatched range of legal and commercial support with local knowledge and established networks, helping businesses in relation to their day-to-day operations and strategic projects, including energy transition, digital transformation and international trade.
We also act for inward investors looking to establish their businesses in the UK and for companies seeking to merge or acquire on an international scale. With our offices in London, Teesside and Newcastle we offer the perfect combination for international organisations who recognise the strengths of the North East as a centre for net zero and clean, sustainable growth.
Latest Posts
23 May 2025
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation – what will this new legislation mean for your business?
Does your business manufacture goods which are sold into the EU? Does your business supply or distribute goods into the EU? Are you a dealer offering or displaying goods in the EU? Are you an online marketplace offering goods for…
Right to Repair Directive – what will this new legislation mean for your business?
Does your business manufacture consumer goods which are sold into the EU? Does your business supply or distribute consumer goods into the EU? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then you need to know about the…
Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive – what will this new legislation mean for your business?
Does your business manufacture consumer goods which are sold into the EU? Does your business supply or distribute consumer goods into the EU? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then you need to know about the…
What is the Circular Economy Action Plan and why does it matter to businesses outside the EU?
Have you heard about the European Commission\'s Green Deal or the Circular Economy Action Plan? Are you aware that new legislation is being considered in the European Union on the theme of sustainability and the circular economy? You might be…
A recent English High Court case has served as a reminder about the perils and pitfalls of preliminary agreements in commercial transactions. What do we mean by preliminary agreements in commercial transactions? A memorandum of understanding (MOU), a letter of…
Force majeure: understanding the Supreme Court’s stance on ‘reasonable endeavours’
Force majeure clauses In the realm of commercial contracts, “force majeure” is a term you will encounter often. A force majeure clause is a clause which protects against unforeseeable circumstances that prevent, hinder or delay a party from fulfilling a…