Industrial & Manufacturing

Overview

We have experience representing a broad range of industrial and manufacturing clients and navigating the unique challenges they face in operating this complex sector. Clients include:

• Automotive manufacturers
• Construction equipment and building materials manufacturers
• Food and beverage manufacturers
• Pharmaceutical and biotech companies including manufacturers of drugs and medical devices
• Companies producing industrial chemicals, fertilizers, and petrochemicals
• Electronics and technology manufacturers
• Companies involved in the production and distribution of electricity, natural gas, and renewable energy
• Mining companies
• Logistics and supply chain companies specializing in warehousing, transportation, and distribution as well as third-party logistics providers

Range of Services

Corporate

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts with suppliers, distributors and customers
• Advise on service agreements, purchase agreements and lease agreements
• Assist with the acquisition, leasing and sale of industrial properties
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations
• Develop risk management policies and procedures
• Assist with securing financing including loans, bonds and equity investments

Intellectual Property

• Assist with patent applications, prosecution and enforcement
• Advise on patent strategy and portfolio management
• File and protect trademarks and copyrights
• Litigate patent, trademark and copyright infringement cases

Labor & Employment

• Draft and review employment contracts, employee handbooks and workplace policies
• Advise on wage and hour laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state-specific regulations
• Employment litigation including defense against claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and wage and hour disputes
• Advise on the protection of trade secrets and confidential information
• Draft non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and non-compete agreements

Land Development & Environmental

• Advise on zoning, land use, and environmental impact assessments
• Assist with permitting and regulatory compliance, including federal, state and local environmental regulations
• Representation before the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state environmental agencies, including Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Miami-Dade County Environmental Resources Management (DERM)
• Advise on waste management, property contamination, water quality, natural resources, protected species and habitat regulations
• Defend environmental enforcement actions and lawsuits
• Represent clients in Superfund and other environmental cleanup cases

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Litigation involving suppliers, distributors and customers
• Class actions, breach of contract disputes, product liability claims and other commercial disputes

Real Estate

• Ad Valorem Disputes & Exemptions
• Acquisitions & Dispositions
• Commercial Real Estate Financing
• Construction Formation and Project/Contract Administration
• Construction Litigation
• Real Estate Development
• Real Estate Leasing
• Real Estate Joint Ventures