The food, health, and nutrition law team at Mondini Bonora Ginevra Studio Legale offers comprehensive support across all food law issues, from food products for human and animal consumption to novel products. The team is coordinated by veteran food lawyer Giorgio Rusconi, who provides expertise across litigation, M&A, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance, advising clients on issues from food hygiene and labelling to food chain emergency response systems. The ‘highly experienced’ Omar Cesana, an IP expert focused on labelling and digital promotion, and Laura Carrara, who counsels on EU regulatory matters and crisis management for food and wine products, round out the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is precise, highly specialised in food law and skilled.’
- ‘They have precision and attention to detail.’
- ‘The MBG food law team is one of the oldest in Milan, thanks to Giorgio Rusconi's experience. Omar Cesana has been working with Giorgio Rusconi for a long time. They are both great professionals and they have a deep knowledge of the food law market in Italy.’
- ‘Giorgio Rusconi is one of the best senior food law partners in Italy. He is always available and has a great sense of business issues. Omar Cesana is highly experienced in food law.’
Key clients
- Acetaia Bellei
- Acetificio Marcello De Nigris
- Acetificio Toschi
- Aethera
- Affinity Petcare
- Agrover
- Alia Insect Farm
- Appetais
- Assobirra
- Azienda Agricola Auris
- Azienda Agricola Bregoli Rossi
- Balconi
Work highlights
Supported Rustichella D’Abruzzo on an ongoing basis with drafting and reviewing contracts with suppliers, business partners, and foreign distributors, and assisted in identifying the best protection solutions for the most innovative aspects of the client's products.
Advised Affinity Petcare with respect to several pet food law issues related to the presentation and advertising of products, both in connection with the development of new products and the launch of new marketing campaigns.
Supported Carlsberg with assistance on product presentation (beers, wines, and other alcoholic products), labelling, and supply chain contracts, including new projects such as consumer panel tests for new product launches and addressing various intellectual property issues.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Giorgio Rusconi
Other key lawyers
Omar Cesana; Laura Carrara