The consumer products team at CMS has a solid track record in acting for food and beverages sector entities on M&A transactions, IP and brand protection, and product launches, to name a few areas. Under the leadership of Aukje Haan and Mark Ziekman, the group continues to assist with ESG-related matters in the food and beverages sector. Haan is well versed in handling ESG work, as well as advising on liability claims. Ziekman assists with corporate and commercial issues in the sector. Akin Aslan is a name to note.
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Key clients
- Associated British Food
- Acetum S.p.A.
- AB Mauri
- Amarant Bakkersholding
- Bake Five
- Coca Cola Europacific Partners
- Colgate-Palmolive
- Diageo
- Friesland Campina
- Fishflow Innovations
Work highlights
- Advised Royal Unibrew on the acquisition of Vrumona from Heineken.
- Advised Systematic Growth on the acquisition of Pouch Alliance B.V.
- Advised McDonald's on a building permit to open a restaurant in Amsterdam's Zuidas business district.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Aukje Haan; Mark Ziekman
Other key lawyers
Akin Aslan