WineGB has announced Mayo Wynne Baxter as the Headline Sponsor of the upcoming WineGB Conference, a major industry event bringing together producers, suppliers, and sector leaders from across England and Wales. This significant role at the conference forms the centrepiece of a new, high‑profile partnership, with the firm also joining WineGB as its newest Patron.
By anchoring the announcement around their headline sponsorship, WineGB highlights the immediate and practical value this partnership will deliver to members – starting with Mayo Wynne Baxter’s presence on the main stage on Thursday 16th July.
Mayo Wynne Baxter brings specialist expertise in areas essential to the wine sector, including land planning and commercial contracts to wine tourism and estate succession, directly supporting the realities of running, scaling, and protecting a modern wine business.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mayo Wynne Baxter as both our new Patron and the Headline Sponsor of this year’s WineGB Conference,” said Neil Walker, WineGB Head of Partnerships. “As the sector accelerates, we are aligning with partners who can help our members navigate complexity, seize opportunity, and build long‑term resilience. This partnership is a clear example of that direction.”
As Headline Sponsor, Mayo Wynne Baxter will play a central role throughout the conference, including delivering a headline speech focused on the legal and commercial challenges shaping the future of the UK wine industry and the support available to WineGB members. Their participation underscores the firm’s commitment to supporting producers at every stage of growth.
“We’re proud to deepen our relationship with WineGB and support the sector at such a pivotal moment,” said James O’Connell, corporate partner at Mayo Wynne Baxter, who heads up the wine and vineyards team.“ The conference is the perfect platform to launch our Patron partnership, and we look forward to engaging directly with members and sharing insights that can help their businesses thrive.”
To find out more about the conference and to book any final tickets, head to the WineGB website.
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About WineGB
WineGB is the trade association for UK wine. We cultivate success for our 500 grower and producer members, which represents circa 70% of UK hectarage. We represent the industry to the Government, media, and trade. We provide our members with timely, accurate resources, to help their businesses grow, from guidance and toolkits, to training and marketing access. At the heart of our work, we help members to make, market and tell the story of UK wine. For the latest industry stats see the WineGB Industry Report
About Mayo Wynne Baxter
Founded more than 150 years ago in Lewes, East Sussex, Mayo Wynne Baxter (MWB) is a leading law firm for life and business in the South East.
The award-winning and progressive law firm has experts supporting clients across property, corporate and commercial law, employment, litigation, international, private client and family law.
With more than 200 people, the firm has 10 offices across the South East, including in Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, East Grinstead, Eastbourne, Lewes, London, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Seaford and Storrington.
Part of top 50 legal and professional services firm Ampa Group, Mayo Wynne Baxter is a certified B Corporation, meaning it has been verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. It has also been named a “very good” company to work for by Best Companies 2025.
For more information, please visit mayowynnebaxter.co.uk