Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder, which has long represented clients in the manufacturing sector, is pleased to announce the launch of its Manufacturing Industry Group, a dedicated team providing proactive, cross-disciplinary legal support for manufacturers navigating today’s fast-paced and complex business environment.

Manufacturers face evolving regulations, complex supply chains, and constant innovation. Barley Snyder’s Manufacturing Industry Group helps clients stay ahead, minimize risk and focus on their core business by providing strategic guidance early and serving as trusted outside counsel for companies without in-house legal teams.

The group brings extensive experience across a broad range of manufacturing sectors, including industrial, food and agriculture, consumer goods, chemicals, automotive, and more. Its attorneys provide practical legal solutions at every stage of the manufacturing process, from sourcing raw materials to product development, labor and employment matters, regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, and dispute resolution.

“Our Manufacturing Industry Group is built to partner with companies at every stage of their operations,” said Christopher A. Naylor, partner and chair of Barley Snyder’s Manufacturing Industry Group. “By combining long-standing experience in this sector with forward-looking legal guidance, we help manufacturers make informed decisions, seize opportunities, and address challenges proactively – positioning their businesses for growth and long-term success.”

Naylor brings deep knowledge of the operational, regulatory, and commercial realities manufacturers face, ensuring clients receive guidance that is both practical and strategically aligned with their business goals.

“Launching this group demonstrates our commitment to providing focused, industry-specific legal solutions,” said Barley Snyder managing partner Jennifer Craighead Carey. “With Chris’s leadership and our team’s collective knowledge, we are excited to expand our support for manufacturers at every stage of growth, offering responsive service and strategic guidance informed by decades of experience in this industry.”