Food & Drink Solicitors
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Gurve Legal’s expertise in helping Food & Drink founders with bespoke legal advice and solutions can be monumental to avoid health code violations.
Commercial Legal Advice for Food and Drink Businesses
Gurve Legal advises food and drink businesses across London on the legal issues that come with running a business in this fast moving sector. We work with producers, manufacturers, restaurants, cafes, breweries and drinks brands of all sizes, from ambitious start-ups to established owner-managed companies.
Our team understands the pressures facing the food and drink industry, from supply chain contracts and regulatory compliance to licensing and brand protection. We give practical, commercially minded advice that keeps your business trading with confidence and avoids costly legal mistakes.
Whether you are negotiating with a supplier, applying for an alcohol licence, or protecting a recipe or brand name, we act for both sides of the table, giving us a rounded view of what makes agreements work in practice.
Moreover, our team also guides you one-on-one on health code compliance, labelling requirements, and securing alcohol licences if you are opening a new cafe or a craft brewery.
Our Food and Drink Legal Services
Commercial Contracts and Supply Agreements
We draft and negotiate the contracts that keep your supply chain running smoothly. Clear terms reduce the risk of disputes with suppliers, distributors and customers.
- Supply and distribution agreements
- Terms and conditions of sale or purchase
- Manufacturing and outsourcing contracts
- Franchise and agency agreements
- Bespoke commercial agreements
Regulatory Compliance
Food and drink businesses face some of the most detailed regulation of any sector. We help you meet your obligations without slowing down day to day trading.
- Food safety and hygiene compliance
- Labelling and packaging requirements
- Health and safety obligations
- Import and export regulations
- Trading standards and product recall guidance
Licensing
Opening a new cafe, bar or brewery usually means navigating licensing rules. We support applications and help resolve licensing disputes so your premises can trade legally from day one.
- Alcohol licence applications and renewals
- Premises licence variations
- Licensing objections and appeals
- Advice under the licensing and gaming regime
Brand and Intellectual Property Protection
Your brand, recipes and packaging are often your most valuable assets. We help you register and defend them against copycats and infringement.
- Trade mark registration for product and business names
- Protection of recipes and trade secrets
- Design rights for packaging and branding
- Enforcement action against infringement, handled through our intellectual property team
Corporate Transactions
Buying, selling or investing in a food and drink business involves financial and legal risk. We guide you through the process from due diligence to completion.
- Buying or selling a food or drink business
- Investment and funding rounds
- Joint ventures between producers, suppliers and retailers
- Support from our mergers and acquisitions team
Commercial Property
Securing the right premises matters as much as the food you serve. We advise on leases and property matters for restaurants, kitchens and retail units.
- Negotiating new commercial leases
- Lease renewals and rent reviews
- Assignments and subletting
- Advice through our commercial property team
Why Choose Gurve Legal
We Act for Both Sides
We regularly act for suppliers and buyers, franchisors and franchisees, and licensors and licensees. This gives us practical insight into how food and drink agreements work from every angle, so your contracts are built to last.
Sector Experience Across the Supply Chain
From growers and manufacturers to restaurants and retailers, we understand the commercial pressures at every stage of the food and drink journey. Our advice reflects how your business actually operates, not just the letter of the law.
Built for SMEs and Owner-Managed Businesses
Many of our food and drink clients are owner-managed businesses and growing SMEs rather than national chains. We give direct, jargon-free advice that fits your budget and the pace at which you need to move.
A Single Point of Contact
You deal with one dedicated solicitor who understands your business, rather than being passed between departments. This means faster answers and advice that reflects the full picture of your commercial relationships.
Speak to Our Food and Drink Solicitors Today
If you run a food or drink business and need clear, commercial legal advice, we are ready to help. Get in touch to discuss your contracts, licensing, or any legal issue affecting your business.