
Despite the trend for smaller panels, Diageo has expanded its UK roster, with Slaughter and May, Pinsent Masons and Addleshaw Goddard reappointed while it is understood Bond Dickinson has made the panel for the first time.
Legal Business first revealed last June that Diageo was assessing its UK roster, after its current panel was due to expire that month. The global drink’s brands previous panel was launched in March 2014 and consisted of Slaughters, Addleshaws and Pinsents. At that time Diageo consolidated its general preferred suppliers for the UK following a four-month review. The new panel has been appointed for three years.