Ploum combines in-depth knowledge of food and feed regulatory law with expertise across customs, IP, corporate, and criminal law. The firm demonstrates extensive experience in high-profile litigation, including administrative, civil, and criminal cases involving fraud and enforcement. It also advises on technical matters like contaminants and product liability claims and regularly represents clients against the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and the Dutch Organic Control Authority. The practice is led by Marijn van Tuijl, who handles product recalls and litigation against regulatory authorities. Van Tuijl is supported by Willem Leppink, who focuses on soft IP, and Jikke Biermasz, who handles international trade and customs law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Besides being very knowledgeable about a variety of different topics, they are also very approachable.'
- 'They have a good understanding of the various dynamics that play a role in international trade, which makes their advice more practical.’
- ‘I enjoy working with Jikke Biermasz and Marijn van Tuijl. They are very knowledgeable and approachable. Their advice is always on point.’
- ‘Marijn van Tuijl knows the food sector and relevant legislation.’
- ‘I have known Marijn van Tuijl for a very long period. He is extremely knowledgeable and quick in his responses.'
- ‘Very creative, state-of-the-art team.'
Key clients
- Bidfood
- Droste
- Bunge
- Unilever
- Heineken
- United Biscuits/ Verkade
- Pernod Ricard/ Chivas Brothers
- Cefetra (BayWa Agri Supply & Trade)
- Jacobs Douwe Egberts
- Danone
- Upfield
- Refresco
Work highlights
Successfully appealed against the decision by Netherlands organic food authority Skal to revoke the licence to operate of DFI Food Sourcing.
Assisted five agricultural commodity trade associations in a test trial against Netherlands Food and Product Safety Authority on the legal right to notify the authorities of a potential food safety risk.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Marijn van Tuijl
Other key lawyers
Willem Leppink; Jikke Biermasz