Lactalis is the number one cheese producer in the world, and though its brands Président cheese and butter and Galbani mozzarella amongst others, cements its place as a global leader within the dairy industry and is present across all the categories of the market. As the European leader within the milk consumption, butter and cream sectors, its activities are at the forefront of the industry and receive regular attention from its competitors and the wider consumer base, necessitating decisive and accurate legal advice from its internal counsel.

Hervé Bouchet is the lead lawyer at the Group, and in his role of general counsel advises the business on all legal and regulatory aspects to its activities, and is commended for his multilateral support across a number of legal fields.

As Lactalis employs 75,000 persons worldwide, generating €17bn in turnover and operating 229 production facilities in 43 countries, Bouchet occupies a prominent position in France’s in-house legal market. He is commended for his skills in leading the company’s legal function which was recognised in the GC Powerlist: France Teams in 2017 for its concise and thorough legal support to the company.