Our experienced food and drink lawyers works closely with clients at all stages of the production, manufacture, packaging, distribution and retail process, advising on business issues such as:

  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Commercial contracts
  • Property
  • Employment law
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Dispute resolution
  • Intellectual property

At a time of increasing scrutiny of the industry in the wake of the food labelling scandal, and of ever-increasing environmental regulation, we have experts on hand to advise you in all aspects of regulatory compliance.

Our food and drink lawyers are also widely recognised for their expertise in advising clients on the European Protected Food Names schemes, including acting in the successful application for "Protected Geographical Indication" status for the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie and the successful opposition to an application to obtain protection for Lincolnshire Sausages. 


What people say about us

We really enjoy working with the team at Howes Percival. A consistently efficient and friendly service and we always appreciate their sound advice, support and guidance.

- Alison Shaw (Head of HR Shared Services), Marston's Plc

The success of the Carlsberg UK Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards over the last ten years in promoting the sector, supporting businesses in their growth and ultimately creating jobs would not have been possible without the partnerships with our sponsors. We are therefore most grateful to Howes Percival, whose continuing sponsorship of the ‘F&B Achiever of the Year’ is enabling us to again shine a spotlight on those who have helped make the county’s food and drink sector a national force with which to be reckoned.”

- Rachel Mallows MBE (Director), Carlsberg UK Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards.

We have used Howes Percival since we purchased the Weddel Swift business over 20 years ago. Since then we have expanded and reorganised the business, including making several acquisitions. Each time we have turned for legal help to Howes Percival. Their pragmatic and responsive service has been invaluable, together with their knowledge of our sector.

- David Brady (Finance Director), Randall Parker Food Group Limited

“We really enjoy working with the team at Howes Percival. A consistently efficient and friendly service and we always appreciate their sound advice, support and guidance.”

- Alison Shaw, Head of HR Shared Services, Marston's
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