
DALDEWOLF‘s food and beverage practice is recognised by clients for being an 'outstanding team with very good knowledge of the industry', with expertise across nutrition and health claims, advertising, food supplements, and distribution networks. Food supply chain liability issues are another strength of the team under the leadership of Aude Mahy, who excels at the intersection of commercial and food law and handles a busy workload including advice on labelling issues and crisis management.
Testimonials
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‘An outstanding team with very good knowledge of the industry. The cooperation is always very collegial, open, and reliable.’
'I have always been very much satisfied with the high quality and accuracy of the service they can provide in a timely manner. They are proactive and willing to understand the needs of the client.’
‘Aude Mahy is an excellent food lawyer, being able to combine strong expertise with pragmatism and proactiveness, making her a precious partner for our company.’
‘This firm has a specific and specialised approach in the food sector, providing unparalleled expertise. It offers support both on legal aspects and in interactions with the various administrations with a good command of technical and operational elements. It also offers unparalleled availability in the event of an urgent file and crisis management.’
‘Beyond her perfect mastery of food regulations, Aude Mahy excels in field practice in contact with stakeholders and administrations involved in the cases. Her commitment, availability, and speed in dealing with cases is unmatched in the food sector.’
‘Tremendous local insights and contacts to the Belgian ministry for food safety; and in particular for the specific area of FSMP that we deal with. At the same time, Daldewolf has an understanding of the European regulations and actively keeps us up to date.’
‘Aude Mahy is the go-to Belgian lawyer for any food law matter, especially if it involves litigation in Belgium. She is a real expert in this field of practice. She has a strong reputation among the food industry and peers.’
‘Aude Mahy is accessible, she has clear communication and delivers precise, sound, and pragmatic opinions. She is not easily distracted when it comes to litigation.'
Work highlights
- Represented a Belgian-based company commercialising organic products and part of a German group in a landmark case against the Belgian administration regarding the type of ingredients authorised in organic products.
- Assisted a Honduran company regarding compliance with its corporate social responsibilities.
- Assisted a company which created human milk-based nutritional fortifiers with an advisory report which was published by the Belgian Superior Health Council, providing an expert opinion on FSMPs containing human milk.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Aude Mahy