The manufacturing sector has long been the engine of America’s economy. Today, efficient processes, technological advances and true cooperation among industry participants are business imperatives as companies strive to remain competitive on a global playing field. In the face of a challenge, be it economic or environmental, or when an opportunity calls for swift response, Thompson Coburn provides an integrated approach designed to meet manufacturers’ unique business needs.
We work with our manufacturing clients to provide solutions to help them be more efficient and more competitive. We work with public and privately held companies to identify appropriate acquisition opportunities and to strategically assess potential divestiture of non-core operations.
Our attorneys advise clients on competition issues and help them implement antitrust compliance programs. In addition, we assist clients with distribution issues and advise them with respect to advertising marketing and the use of sweepstakes and contest. We can devise appropriate tax strategies designed to minimize a company’s overall tax rate. We also help clients negotiate Customs and Border Protection and U.S. State Department regulations to facilitate efficient supply-chain and distribution channels.
Recognizing that proprietary processes and products are the core of every manufacturing business, we help companies protect their intellectual property. We also work to support our manufacturing clients’ efforts to build efficiencies through the acquisition and deployment of technology, and we assist with procurement of all other goods and services. In addition, we work with our clients to maximize their investment in their employees, including developing competitive benefit plans, implementing comprehensive immigration strategies for the employment of key international personnel, and working with management on labor relations.
