Clifford Chance offers comprehensive expertise in food and consumer goods law, with a particular focus on regulatory, commercial and digital transformation issues. Co-led by Gunnar Sachs and Torsten Syrbe, the practice advises on a wide range of matters relating to food supplements, substitute products, cosmetics, biocidal products, tobacco and consumer goods. The team’s experience covers all stages of the product lifecycle including manufacturing, labelling, advertising claims, supply chain issues and distribution antitrust. Sachs, a specialist in intellectual property, brings expertise in innovative digital solutions and the legal challenges arising from digitalisation. Syrbe advises international corporations on their global operations and responses to major disruptions such as the war in Ukraine and U.S. trade measures, often providing guidance on restructuring distribution systems, suspending projects, terminating partnerships and addressing complex regulations.
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- 'Thorough knowledge of the legal framework and offer creative solutions for operational issues.'
- 'Prospective clients will appreciate knowing that the team excels in a wide range of core markets, setting them apart from other firms.'
- 'Innovative people management, commitment to diversity, technological integration and strong collaboration. The team at Clifford Chance provide clients with a clear understanding of what makes their practice unique and valuable.'
- 'Their innovative approach to empowering young key talents fosters a positive and inclusive work environment, attracting and retaining top lawyers with whom we have had the pleasure to work with.'
- 'Their use of cutting-edge technology in research enhanced our teams ability to deliver high-quality services and stay ahead of industry trends. The collaborative spirit, both within their team and in working with us as clients, consistently leads to exceptional results.'
- 'Clifford Chance offer a very innovative billing and reporting processes, making them more efficient and transparent.'
- 'The firm serves clients in a wide range of legal areas, which can also be handled jointly by attorneys (e.g. trademark law combined with food law and contract law). The firm is distinguished by clear communication, comprehensive representation and straightforward billing. Clients also have the opportunity to participate in free events (online or in-person). As a client you feel very well looked after.'
- 'Extremely high precision, absolute reliability, comprehensive vision and rapid implementation in collaboration.'
Practice head
Gunnar Sachs; Torsten Syrbe
Other key lawyers
Holger Lutz; Thomas Voland; Marc Besen; Dimitri Slobodenjuk