German logistics solutions company advised on distribution centres
Lander & Rogers has advised German-based WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH on its development and supply to Coles Group of two automated distribution centres.
Firm: Lander & Rogers (WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH); Corrs Chambers Westgarth (Coles Group)
Value: Undisclosed
Area: Corporate, real estate and projects, workplace relations and safety, insurance
Key players: The Landers team was led by corporate partner Robert Neely, who was supported by partners Michael Loterzo, Neil Napper, Mark Diserio and Charles Thornley, special counsel Ralph Banks, senior associate Kate Wilkinson, and lawyers Shaun Rich, Dean Balassis and Jenni Mandel.
Deal significance: Commenting on the deal, Mr Neely said: “These transactions were an interesting mix of technology and construction and required input from a range of legal specialists, including in technology projects, property, construction, workplace relations and safety and insurance.”
“There were a number of novel aspects to the contracts negotiated to deal with allocation of risk, contract pricing and management of inputs from other stakeholders,” he added.
Jerome Doraisamy
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