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Food Law Science & Partners Offices
16 RUE DE LAUSANNE
1060 BRUSSELS
Belgium
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Food Law Science & Partners > The Legal 500 Rankings
Belgium > EU regulatory: Food Tier 1
Boutique firm Food Law Science & Partners - which was established by dedicated specialist Katia Merten-Lentz in 2021 - is valued by clients for its ‘strong foundation of expertise and experience.’ The team is widely known for handling high-stakes arbitration and litigation, representing household names before national and EU courts, as well as domestic and international authorities. Recently, the group has been increasingly involved with the process of bringing novel products to market, and has also seen a growing focus on food safety work, including crisis management.Practice head(s):
Katia Merten-Lentz
Other key lawyers:
Charlotte Moutarlier
Testimonials
‘It’s easy to feel that there’s a great deal of co-operation within the team: communication flows smoothly, and everyone’s skills are optimised to suit the task at hand. The aim is clearly to serve the case as effectively as possible.’
‘Katia Merten-Lentz and Charlotte Moutarlier were able to set up an environment where a dialogue of trust could take place. As a result, they were able to grasp exactly what our expectations were and what the legal stakes were in our case.’
‘Katia Merten-Lentz’s expertise in the food industry, combined with her strong communication skills and ability to engage with high-level audiences, is complemented by Charlotte Moutarlier’s regulatory experience.’
‘Great teamwork. Diverse expertise.’
‘Long experience within the EU food law field. Excellent and fast responses.’
‘Strong foundation of expertise and experience. Combination of food law and scientific knowledge. Understanding of the EU network.’
Key clients
BEL Group
Bunge
FERRERO
IPA
JRS Rettenmaier
Kalsec
Kinoko-Tech
Laboratoires Ineldea
Léa Nature
Soufflet Group
Vital Meat
AB Enzyme
Bardinet
Bonduelle
CEAMSA (Compañia Española de Algas Marinas)
Green Spot Technologies
Proteme
Standing Ovation
France > Industry focus: Food
A highly acclaimed boutique international firm with offices in Brussels and Paris, Food Law Science & Partners provides a full-service offering in relation to food law, including representing clients before the national and EU courts and international arbitration institutions. The team is led by firm founder Katia Merten-Lentz, a renowned expert in the EU regulatory market with three decades of litigation experience. She is supported by two other key names: Nathalie Henin and Charlotte Moutarlier. The team is well equipped to assist clients with bringing new products to market in accordance with EU food regulations and boasts a successful track record of representing multinationals and food tech start-ups. The practice has recently expanded its focus to food fraud, food safety and crisis management in response to public interventions and pressure from public bodies and consumer advocacy groups following the ETO food crisis.Practice head(s):
Katia Merten-Lentz
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Katia Merten-Lentz is a friendly business partner who immediately make her clients feel supported. Her network is impressive and she managed to help us gain financing for our projects in addition to providing her legal advice.’
‘A small, close-knit team that is dedicated and highly competent. Their collaborative spirit means they always find the best solutions and we are always satisfied with the service provided. The team is led by a practitioner who brings in-depth experience, technical expertise and an excellent network of relationships with other law firms.’
‘We have formed excellent relationships with both Katia Merten-Lentz and Charlotte Moutarlier. They listen and respond rapidly to all our legal needs.’
‘Their team brings together a distinctive collaboration of legal and regulatory experts, complemented by a wealth of scientific expertise. This synergy enables them to adopt an outstanding and innovative approach when navigating the complex terrain of regulatory approval.’
‘Katia Merten-Lentz is an outstanding authority in legal and regulatory matters, and goes beyond the conventional approaches to address complex regulatory challenges. Her unique perspective and innovative thinking are invaluable assets in devising creative solutions.’
‘Nathalie Henin, with her deep scientific expertise, plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between science and regulation, particularly in the realm of novel foods. Her ability to interpret scientific data and translate it into regulatory compliance strategies is instrumental in navigating the intricate regulatory landscape.’
‘Katia Merten-Lentz and her team provide proactive, focused advice, all with an agility and a level of personal engagement that is lacking in bigger firms. Food Law Science & Partners is a boutique firm with the experience and firepower of majors, while retaining the small-shop personal relationships. Strongly recommended and a pleasure to work with.’
‘A small but united, motivated and competent team. We are always very happy with their opinions and they offer real collaboration in order to find solutions. Within the team, they have scientific, nutritional and technical experience, which is a plus compared to other firms.’
Key clients
BEL Group
Bunge
Ferrero
JRS Rettenmaier
Kalsec
Kinoko-Tech
Laboratoires Ineldea
Léa Nature
Soufflet Group
Vital Meat
AB Enzyme
Bardinet
Bonduelle
CEAMSA (Compañia Española de Algas Marinas)
Green Spot Technologies
Proteme
Standing Ovation
Work highlights
- Provided legal support to several notable French companies.
- Advised several international agribusiness and food companies on innovation, ingredients, product development, and techniques.
- Developed and helped to execute food safety strategies, negotiated and communicated on behalf of clients’ customers and several national and EU authorities.
Food Law Science & Partners > Firm Profile
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Nathalie Henin | Nathalie Henin is a specialist in European regulatory affairs in the food… | View Profile | |
Ms Katia Merten-Lentz | Recognized as a leading food and feed lawyer, Katia represents some of… | View Profile | |
Ms Charlotte Moutarlier | Charlotte advises food and feed clients on the legal processes required to… | View Profile |
Food Law Science & Partners > Firm Profile
This international niche firm focuses on EU Food & Feed innovation with a recognized team of lawyers and scientists.
Based in Brussels and Paris, the team specializes in EU authorization, regulation, compliance and litigation for some of the world’s leading food manufactures.
In short, FLS offers very specialized services. It can support anything from new authorizations to representation of clients interests in litigation and legal disputes, meeting ongoing regulatory commitments or advising on lobbying to crisis management in Europe and far beyond.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Katia Merten-Lentz | kml@foodlawscience.eu | +32 486 35 65 30 | |
Charlotte Moutarlier | cm@foodlawscience.eu | +32 493 86 60 54 | |
Nathalie Henin | nhg@foodlawscience.eu | +32 475 95 91 87 | |
Julie Storder | js@foodlawscience.eu | +32 472 31 21 52 | |
Evelien Schenkel | es@foodlawscience.eu | +32 479 53 37 12 |
Staff Figures
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English French Dutch- EU regulatory: Food
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- France > Industry focus: Food