Litigation

Even the most carefully managed industrial or manufacturing business can face unexpected disputes, legal challenges, or regulatory conflicts that threaten profitability, operational continuity, and brand reputation.

Alston & Bird’s Industrial & Manufacturing Litigation Team brings extensive experience in high-stakes, complex litigation, representing clients across the full spectrum of industrial sectors. Our clients operate in automotive, building materials, electronics, household appliances, plastics, floor coverings, packaging, pharmaceuticals, OTC drugs and dietary supplements, product sterilization, lumber, and textiles.

We handle a wide variety of disputes, including:

• Supply chain and customer contract disagreements

• Joint venture or partnership disputes

• Environmental and property claims

• Workplace accidents and industrial disasters

• Consumer product liability and safety claims

• Alleged defects in materials or products

• Antitrust investigations and challenges

• Government enforcement actions and internal investigations

• Trade secret and intellectual property disputes

Our team combines deep industry knowledge with practical crisis management strategies, providing holistic legal counsel that protects both your company’s operational interests and its reputation. Whether in litigation, arbitration, or negotiation, we focus on resolving disputes efficiently and effectively, ensuring your business remains resilient in the face of legal challenges.

Transactions

Industrials and manufacturing companies are central to the global economy, providing products and materials that support countless other industries. Alston & Bird helps clients navigate the complexities of M&A, capital raising, and corporate structuring, ensuring transactions are executed smoothly and in alignment with your strategic goals.

Our team represents companies of all sizes, from multinational manufacturers to emerging industrial enterprises, and has experience in:

• Multibillion-dollar acquisitions and divestitures

• Corporate spinoffs and restructuring to limit liability

• Capital raising transactions, including debt and equity offerings

• Strategic joint ventures and partnerships

• Cross-border and domestic mergers and acquisitions

By building long-term relationships with our clients, we gain an in-depth understanding of their business models and operational priorities. This insight allows us to anticipate challenges before they arise and proactively structure transactions to avoid potential pitfalls.

At Alston & Bird, our goal is to deliver strategic, practical, and business-focused legal solutions that enable industrial and manufacturing companies to thrive in a competitive, rapidly evolving marketplace.