Specialist legal support for the UK’s transport, logistics and haulage sector.
Ansons has a long-standing reputation for advising logistics operators, haulage firms and pallet networks across the UK. Our solicitors understand the fast-moving, regulated nature of the industry — where compliance, contracts, and commercial pressures all need to work seamlessly together.
Whether you’re buying or selling a transport business, managing a depot or warehouse portfolio, or dealing with employment and compliance challenges, we provide clear, commercially focused legal advice that keeps your business on track.
Our multi-disciplinary team brings together specialists in corporate, commercial, property, dispute resolution and employment law, giving clients the complete range of legal expertise their business needs.
We act for owner-managed firms, national operators, and international logistics networks, tailoring our advice to suit the unique challenges of the transport and haulage industry.
Acting for sellers and purchasers in the sale and acquisition of haulage and pallet network businesses nationwide — managing all aspects of due diligence, finance and completion.
Advising transport operators on mergers and acquisitions designed to strengthen supply chains, expand service areas and improve operational efficiency.
Drafting and negotiating supply and freight contracts for logistics businesses operating across the UK and Europe, ensuring full regulatory and compliance coverage.
Supporting owner-managed and multi-site operators with business restructures, refinancing and shareholder reorganisation to prepare for growth or succession.
Mergers and acquisitions in the transport sector
Acting for sellers and purchasers in the sale and acquisition of haulage and pallet network businesses nationwide — managing all aspects of due diligence, finance and completion.
Strategic consolidation projects
Advising transport operators on mergers and acquisitions designed to strengthen supply chains, expand service areas and improve operational efficiency.
Cross-border logistics agreements
Drafting and negotiating supply and freight contracts for logistics businesses operating across the UK and Europe, ensuring full regulatory and compliance coverage.
Corporate restructuring and refinancing
Supporting owner-managed and multi-site operators with business restructures, refinancing and shareholder reorganisation to prepare for growth or succession.
We advised on the purchase of a 12-branch pharmacy group in Wales for in excess of £6 million.
Our work covered heads of terms, full legal due diligence, SPA negotiation, property leases and freeholds, NHS contract transfers, TUPE and completion mechanics.
Delivered a clean completion with a clear post-completion checklist for rapid integration.
Acted on the acquisition of a high-value London pharmacy for in excess of £3.5 million.
We negotiated the SPA and ancillary documents, managed disclosure, handled employee transfer and secured landlord consent.
Completion accounts and price-adjustment protections were agreed to safeguard value.
Two-Site Acquisition from Major Chain, Lancashire & Yorkshire (£3m+ with management agreements)
Supported the buyer on the acquisition of two pharmacies from a national operator for in excess of £3 million.
We drafted transitional pharmacy management agreements pending NHS contract transfer, oversaw regulatory and employment steps and coordinated property and finance workstreams for a smooth handover.
Represented the seller on the disposal of a pharmacy in Exeter for in excess of £1 million. Our team prepared the disclosure letter and bundle, negotiated warranties, indemnities and restrictive covenants, and managed TUPE and landlord interactions to de-risk completion and protect the seller’s position.
Advised a pharmacy owner on a circa £2 million refinancing. We negotiated facility and security documents including debenture, legal mortgage, fixed charges and personal guarantees, and handled inter-creditor and subordination arrangements. All conditions precedent were satisfied on time, unlocking funds for growth.
We deliver practical advice on the full range of commercial contracts that underpin logistics and transport operations — from supplier terms to warehousing, freight and distribution arrangements.
Terms and conditions of supply and purchase
Freight, warehousing and distribution agreements
Support with commercial property
Dispute Resolution
Joint venture and collaboration contracts
Site setup, infrastructure and plot sale documentation
Employment Law Support and Advice
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Pharmacy ClientIf you operate in the transport, logistics or haulage industry and need expert legal support, our solicitors are here to help.
From acquisitions and contracts to property, disputes and employment, we provide practical advice that keeps your business on track.
Choosing Ansons means working with a legal team that truly understands the transport and logistics sector.
We combine deep industry knowledge with commercial expertise to provide clear, pragmatic advice that helps you manage risk, remain compliant and stay competitive.
Our partner-led approach ensures that every client — from independent hauliers to national logistics groups — receives hands-on support from senior lawyers who understand the road ahead.
Decades of experience advising transport, logistics and haulage operators
Proven expertise across pallet networks, freight and warehousing
Cross-disciplinary support across corporate, property, employment and disputes
Practical, commercial advice that keeps your business compliant and efficient
Strong Midlands base serving national transport and logistics businesses