Van Doorne regularly acts for leading domestic and international food sector clients, covering commercial, corporate and M&A, IT, IP, privacy, and restructuring matters. The firm has extensive experience in cross-border matters, including pan-European product recalls and complex contract negotiations. The team is led by Lisette Bieleveld, a contract law specialist with expertise in food safety issues. Florence Verbeek advises on consumer and product liability law as well as e-commerce, and handles litigation against the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority.
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Key clients
- ABP Food Group Unlimited
- Agrico B.V.
- Ahold Europe Real Estate & Construction B.V. (Albert Heijn and Gall&Gall)
- Aldi Süd
- AMC Grupo Alimentacion Fresco y Zumos S.
- AquaMinerals B.V.
- Athletic Greens
- Baarsma Wine Group Nederland
- Barentz N.V.
- Baetland Vastgoed B.V.
- Bedo Imex B.V. (Akdos)
- Bergbanket B.V.
Work highlights
Acted on behalf of FrieslandCampina in a dispute with The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature.
Advised Scandi Standard AB on its acquisition of Tyson Foods' manufacturing facilities in Oosterwolde, the Netherlands.
Advising Fonterra Co-operative Group on the corporate governance and legal structure of its European operations.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Lisette Bieleveld
Other key lawyers
Florence Verbeek