Megan Whitaker

Mills & Reeve

Megan is an associate specialising in commercial, IT and data protection law. She routinely advises a wide range of businesses in the private sector on all types of commercial legal issues. Megan has undertaken numerous secondments, including to the Financial Conduct Authority and to GSK. She has a particular interest in working with clients in the technology sector and the media and sports sector.

Practice Area

Commercial

Panel

Contributing Author

Experience

Mills & Reeve (2019 - Present)

Qualification

LLB law degree (2018)

Education

University of East Anglia (2014-2018)

2 Contributions by Megan Whitaker

PRACTICE NOTES

Managing Global Supply Chain Risk: Due Diligence, Contractual Controls, Cyber Security and Resilience Strategies for Commercial Lawyers

This Practice Note Examines the practical difficulties of global supply chains and the commercial lawyer’s role in building a resilient supply chain for a business. It reviews supply chain risk and the suite of tools available to lawyers to mitigate those risks, including assessing and managing partner risk, controlling risk through supply chain contracts, and supplementary approaches to risk management, as well as other methods for managing risk. Effective risk management in supply chains demands insight into both operational realities and the legal obligations that apply wherever a company’s direct and indirect suppliers operate. The increasingly global nature of manufacturing supply chains raises even further the difficulty of managing risk and amplifies the consequences of failure. This is compounded by uncertain geopolitical and financial landscapes across jurisdictions that disturb harmonious conditions between markets, as shown in 2025 by the US imposing tariffs on certain global markets. On a global basis. Consequently, the risks that almost every business must now routinely assess go beyond natural disasters, pandemics and market downturns, and include: unpredictable consumption patterns labour unavailability product scarcity global logistics issues the rise of geopolitical tensions Furthermore, in certain industries and sectors, businesses are being forced to implement increased scrutiny...

Commercial

CHECKLISTS

Supply Chain Resilience: Legal Due Diligence and Contracting Checklist covering Demand, Mapping, Contingency, Pricing, Supplier Insolvency, Fraud, ESG and Cyber Risks

This Checklist outlines the principal risks and points to weigh when taking steps to build a resilient supply chain, covering demand, communication, mapping, supplier requirements, contingency plans, supplier agreements, supplier distress and insolvency, fraud, and de‑risking. It accompanies Practice Note: Securing a resilient supply chain. Demand In relation to demand, have you: Evaluated the possible effects of a major supply chain event (eg geopolitical instability, a pandemic, or product shortages) on your customers/end users? Considered how a significant supply chain event could influence your distribution network and adjusted it as necessary? Assessed whether investing in technology (eg AI, digital twins, crisis and scenario modelling) could deliver solutions to sharp changes in supply and demand? Communication In relation to communication, have you: Kept strong, regular dialogue with key suppliers, logistics partners and end customers about what you are doing and the steps you are taking? ...