Hoogenraad & Haak maintains a standout track record in high-impact litigation, handling disputes for major industry players and appeals against the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. The team also advises on a diversity of food law issues, from ingredients, food safety, and recall coordination. Leading the practice is Ebba Hoogenraad, who brings ‘sharp legal insight’ to enforcement defence and advertising strategy. Hoogenraad is supported by Maarten Haak, who handles food-related IP and commercial contract issues, and Lisanne Steenbergen, who focuses on regulatory areas such as sustainability claims and labelling compliance.
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Testimonials
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- 'What sets them apart is not only their legal acumen but also their ability to understand the practical and commercial challenges we face as a business in the food industry.’
- ‘The firm has positioned itself as a key authority on sustainability claims. This relatively new topic has been quickly and thoroughly mastered by the team. ’
- ‘The team has an excellent and up-to-date understanding of case law. Their advice was practical and actionable, and they delivered a well-founded legal argument in our defence.'
- ‘The food practice of Hoogenraad & Haak is highly specialised and combines deep sector knowledge with a solutions-driven approach.’
- ‘Myrna Teeuw is skilled at applying legislation to practical situations; she adapts quickly and is inspiring to work with.’
- ‘We continue to be impressed by their deep expertise in food law, particularly in the areas of health claims, labelling, and sustainability. Their knowledge of the regulatory landscape - both current and emerging - is second to none in the Netherlands.'
Key clients
- Heineken
- Lidl
- Ahold Delhaize
- Yakult
- Barilla/WASA
- Haribo
- Perrigo/Omega Pharma
- Coca-Cola
- FrieslandCampina
- Ecotone
- Haribo
- Koninklijke Vereniging Homeopathie
Work highlights
Represented Holland & Barrett and Gezondheid aan Huis before the highest administrative court in the Netherlands (the Administrative Jurisdiction Division of the Council of State) in a landmark case against the Dutch Minister for Medical Care.
Represented Holie Foods in high-stakes summary proceedings brought by Lotus Bakeries, challenging Holie's "Holie's Sugar-Score" campaign.
Defended a FrieslandCampina subsidiary in high-stakes trademark and copyright litigation brought by Liptis and Osiris Nutrition concerning infant milk products.
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Practice head
Ebba Hoogenraad
Other key lawyers
Maarten Haak; Lisanne Steenbergen; Myrna Teeuw