DLA Piper’s consumer goods, food and retail group is known for managing complex cross-border projects as well as technical compliance reviews. The team advises clients across the food and drinks supply chain, from manufacturing and importing to packaging and labelling. Practice head Bob Martens brings extensive expertise in public law and litigation across various industries, while Lieven Annaert handles both contentious and non-contentious mandates.
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Key clients
- Campari
- Lotus Bakeries
- Tasties
- Brewdog
- Nutreco
- Bacardi-Martini
- SodaStream International Ltd
- Barry Callebaut
- Sodexo
- Hard Rock Café
- Philip Morris
Work highlights
Advising Campari on regulatory and publicity matters, notably securing the dismissal of a complaint before the JEP concerning alcohol advertising restrictions.
Advising Mondelez on labelling, packaging, and compliance matters. Recent work includes assessing applicable regulations and conducting risk analyses on e-labelling of food products, as well as advising on enforcement risks related to potential non-compliance with food law requirements.
Advising Sligro on regulatory and compliance issues, including labelling, packaging, and food safety matters.
Practice head
Bob Martens
Other key lawyers
Lieven Annaert