Leveraging the combined strength of its London, Dublin and Brussels offices, Covington & Burling LLP handles pan-European emergencies, regulatory investigations, advertising complaints and administrative challenges on behalf of a broad spectrum of major players in the food and beverage industry. Recently, the team has been particularly actively advising on issues concerning food supplements, cannabis and related products, vegan alternatives, and personalised nutrition. Bart Van Vooren takes the lead, supported by a deep associate bench which includes Rosa Oyarzabal and Yuliya Gevrenova.
Key clients
- Aboca
- Aloe Vera of Europe BV
Work highlights
- Represented Aloe Vera of Europe in litigation before the EU General Court against a Commission Regulation banning HADs, a substance which is found naturally in most plants, for an infringement of the precautionary principle.
- Advised Aboca on a proposed UK and EU ban on the sale of certain foods.