Boutique firm Hoogenraad & Haak is highly regarded for its expertise in the food sector. The team stands out for its strong track record in appearing before the Dutch courts, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) and regulatory entities in contentious food law issues, and is equally well versed in advising clients in the food and beverage space on advertising and IP work. Other key areas of instruction for the group include labelling, ingredients and product recalls, among other food safety issues. Practice head Ebba Hoogenraad is 'a true expert in the field of food law', and has extensive experience in advising on sustainability matters. Maarten Haak assists with IP issues, ranging form trade mark and packaging designs to contentious work. Lisanne Steenbergen brings expertise in advising clients on single-use plastics and sustainability issues.
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Ebba Hoogenraad
Other key lawyers
Lisanne Steenbergen; Maarten Haak; Myrna Teeuw