The world’s best known food and beverage producers, manufacturers, and retailers form the core of Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s client base, which also includes start-ups, trade associations and non-profits. The team has deep knowledge of issues affecting every stage of the production and distribution cycle, and is consequently well placed to navigate complex compliance matters, as well as dealing with crisis management, including product recalls. Senior EU regulatory affairs advisor Jacqueline Mailly is the key contact.
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- 'Hogan Lovells' Belgian European Regulatory practice is unique for me in regards to how close they stay with the client and work with us to solve issues and remove barriers for the success of the project. For that, they have shown great creativity and flexibility.'
- 'Very competent team for Brexit related problems, with good relations with authorities in the United Kingdom and the European Union.'
- 'Can provide very throrough analysis on a very difficult topic.'
- 'The regulatory/food practice at Hogan Lovells Brussels has a unique expertise in EU food and feed safety regulatory area, from a legal and policy perspective, and coupled with deep business acumen. Easy to work with, approachable and responsive and very professional.'
- 'The team are very responsive and quick to jump on calls to discuss urgent issues that arise. They provide practical advice and are proactive in looking for solutions to issues.'
- 'Jacqueline Mailly is our go-to regulatory expert. I have worked with some others in the past, but Jacqueline is the most committed, knowledgeable and experienced regulatory expert I know. Plus, she’s very client focused, and a savvy business partner. Would recommend her anytime for food law regulatory issues.'
Key clients
- Partnerships for Forests
- Coopcerrado
Work highlights
- Advising new clients Partnerships for Forests (NGO) and Coopcerrado, a group of Brazilian agricultural cooperatives, on the EU and UK authorisation process for a novel traditional food.
- Representing an EU food/pharma ingredients manufacturer in negotiations at EU, national and UK level, seeking appropriate language to be included in newly introduced UK health certificates in order to ensure continued trade of this key food and pharma ingredient to the UK post-Brexit.
- Advised a major international food manufacturer regarding an alleged false health claim and coordinated communication with the national food safety agency in order to ensure proper interpretation and follow through to avoid the food being pulled from the market.
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Jacqueline Mailly