Recognizing that manufacturers, suppliers, and OEMs have a diverse set of legal needs, Waller's multi-disciplinary Automotive and Manufacturing team is comprised of attorneys with specialized experience in commercial law, labor and employment, government relations, real estate, environmental and regulatory law, tax and intellectual property law, and restructuring and acquisitions. Waller attorneys were instrumental in bringing the automotive industry to Tennessee and have been representing automotive and manufacturing interests since 1979. Representative manufacturing clients include those in the following areas:
- Automotive
- Aviation and aerospace
- Chemicals
- Power generation equipment
- Pulp and paper
- Building materials
- Pharmaceuticals
- Medical equipment
- Food and beverages
- Computers and consumer electronics
- Lawn and garden equipment
- Tools
Many of our manufacturing clients began their relationship with Waller when they moved their manufacturing or company headquarters to middle Tennessee. Waller proudly continues to serve these clients in their long-term operational needs. Clients rely on us for variety of issues, including product distribution, supply chain management, terms and conditions for sales and purchases of wholesale and retail goods, regulatory compliance, product warranty and liability, trademarks and trade secrets, tax and foreign sales corporations, mergers and acquisitions, public and private financing (debt, equity and hybrid instruments), corporate governance and formation of strategic alliances.
Specific areas in which Waller provides valuable services to manufacturers include: