Advising a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products on a service level agreement for intragroup carbon trading. This involved drafting and negotiation of carbon trading documentation with various counterparties as well as advice on the carbon reduction commitment (CRC), in connection with various UK and international facilities
Advising Chemoxy International on the purchase of the contract manufacture and custom processing business of Dow Chemical Company and subsequently helping the business to secure growth capital from the Business Growth Fund
Advising Innovia Films on the remediation and sale of a former chemical manufacturing facility. This involved the sale of a former chemical manufacturing facility at Bridgwater, Somerset for redevelopment. We advised on the property, planning, engineering and environmental and safety aspects of the project
Advising on the outsourcing of on-site product handling and shipping functions for Lotte Chemical UK’s PET resin operations. Our work involved drafting and negotiating a terminal services agreement and freight services agreement, advising on the documentation for the construction of an operating terminal for the services to be provided and the lease of part of the site
Advising a UK equity house on environmental liabilities in the purchase of a chemical manufacturing business, including assisting in the transfer of environmental permits.
US
Lead counsel defending international chemical manufacturer against EPA and third-party claims in Superfund case in Rhode Island
As lead counsel, defended class action in North Carolina involving claims against major refiner/distributor of gasoline for wrongful death, personal injury, property damage and medical monitoring based on alleged exposure to benzene through air emissions and groundwater contamination. Defeated class certification and thereafter resolved individual claims to our client’s advantage
Represented a multinational chemical company in negotiating a multi-million-dollar technology licensing agreement with a European-based technology provider, to facilitate client’s manufacture of methanol from natural gas, and propylene from methanol, in connection with the company’s largest capital investment in North America
Lead counsel defending an international oil and gas perforating company in three intellectual property litigations against its primary competitor in the notoriously patent-friendly Eastern District of Texas. The patented technology involved reactive liners that undergo an exothermic reaction and the attorneys on the team addressed complicated intermetallic reactions and the use of X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. Two of the cases went to a jury trial, where our client obtained complete defense verdicts (findings of noninfringement and invalidity), and the third case was decided by the USPTO which found the patent was invalid after an inter partes review proceeding.
Overview
Overview
With multi-jurisdictional experience and knowledge across a range of sectors both in the UK and the US, our team of chemical lawyers here at Womble Bond Dickinson are dedicated to helping clients thrive in their manufacturing and commercial space.
From start-ups to global corporations, our team of lawyers are on-hand to help clients with everything from day-to-day legal advice to large-scale issues management, offering an efficient and integrated service to all clients.
As the chemicals industry continues to face intense regulation in all matters of health and safety, emissions, supply chain obligations, labour laws, product restrictions and more, we are able to provide clients with an unparalleled insight into all sub sectors of the chemical industry to give practical and beneficial legal solutions. Whether you’re struggling to safely navigate the regulatory burdens of your industry specialism, need assistance with chemical engineering patent law to protect your intellectual property, or are looking for innovative ways to limit risks without increasing costs, our team is ready to help.
Chemicals industry law services
With both a commercial and legal understanding of how businesses become successful within the chemical industry, our lawyers will work alongside clients to provide the most accurate and beneficial services including:
Representing chemical companies in environmental cases, product liability cases and intellectual property and commercial disputes
Advising on strategic and complex technology transactions
Offering legal clarity in the process of production development
Helping to put in place tax-efficient structures and advising on accessing global debt and equity markets
Advising on patent protection, trademarks and licensing in alignment with regulatory requirements, with assistance from our dedicated chemical patent lawyers
Negotiating with contractors and third parties
Help managing real estate matters in construction or engineering projects
Offering litigation support including class action and mass tort litigation
Advising on all health and safety requirements within chemical businesses
Supporting clients in both commercial and corporate disputes.
If you’re looking for more legal clarity on matters within the chemicals industry or in need of a lawyer to represent you in court, whether that be in civil or criminal matters, get in touch with our lawyers today and browse our professional staff to find out how we can provide you with practical approaches to your business goals.
What we do
Litigation including mass torts and class actions
Commercial services
Intellectual property
Commercial disputes
Corporate mergers and acquisitions
Health and safety
Regulatory and environment
Competition and compliance
Carbon trading
Energy - electricity & renewables and oil & gas
In need of a chemical industry lawyer? Look no further.
At Womble Bond Dickinson we have an exceptional team of talented lawyers and business professionals who can offer guidance and find the solutions right for your business. We have both broad and niche expertise across all our UK and US offices.
Examples of our work and how we’ve helped companies of all sizes with a wide range of challenges.
UK
Advising a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products on a service level agreement for intragroup carbon trading. This involved drafting and negotiation of carbon trading documentation with various counterparties as well as advice on the carbon reduction commitment (CRC), in connection with various UK and international facilities
Advising Chemoxy International on the purchase of the contract manufacture and custom processing business of Dow Chemical Company and subsequently helping the business to secure growth capital from the Business Growth Fund
Advising Innovia Films on the remediation and sale of a former chemical manufacturing facility. This involved the sale of a former chemical manufacturing facility at Bridgwater, Somerset for redevelopment. We advised on the property, planning, engineering and environmental and safety aspects of the project
Advising on the outsourcing of on-site product handling and shipping functions for Lotte Chemical UK’s PET resin operations. Our work involved drafting and negotiating a terminal services agreement and freight services agreement, advising on the documentation for the construction of an operating terminal for the services to be provided and the lease of part of the site
Advising a UK equity house on environmental liabilities in the purchase of a chemical manufacturing business, including assisting in the transfer of environmental permits.
US
Lead counsel defending international chemical manufacturer against EPA and third-party claims in Superfund case in Rhode Island
As lead counsel, defended class action in North Carolina involving claims against major refiner/distributor of gasoline for wrongful death, personal injury, property damage and medical monitoring based on alleged exposure to benzene through air emissions and groundwater contamination. Defeated class certification and thereafter resolved individual claims to our client’s advantage
Represented a multinational chemical company in negotiating a multi-million-dollar technology licensing agreement with a European-based technology provider, to facilitate client’s manufacture of methanol from natural gas, and propylene from methanol, in connection with the company’s largest capital investment in North America
Lead counsel defending an international oil and gas perforating company in three intellectual property litigations against its primary competitor in the notoriously patent-friendly Eastern District of Texas. The patented technology involved reactive liners that undergo an exothermic reaction and the attorneys on the team addressed complicated intermetallic reactions and the use of X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. Two of the cases went to a jury trial, where our client obtained complete defense verdicts (findings of noninfringement and invalidity), and the third case was decided by the USPTO which found the patent was invalid after an inter partes review proceeding.
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