DLA Piper fields a ‘diverse’ cross-departmental team of specialists who come together to assist some of the largest multinationals in the food and beverage sector. Alexis Fierens provides IP and commercial expertise, while Bob Martens has extensive experience in handling litigation before various Belgian and European institutions and courts. Counsel Lieven Annaert is noted for his regulatory prowess.
Testimonials
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‘The team at DLA Piper Brussels is a diverse team with experienced, hands-on lawyers. The team knows our sector (food) and our company very well, and therefore their advice is to the point and relevant to our business.’
‘With regard to AI, DLA Piper is at the forefront of this new technology, proactively supporting clients with high-tech solutions in their day-to-day work.’
‘Alexis Fierens is very knowledgeable in his fields of experience (food and commercial law) and provides crisp and to the point advice, thinking along with us as in-house counsel to add value to our international business.’
Key clients
- Lotus Bakeries
- Tasties
- Brewdog
- Nutreco
- Bacardi-Martini
- SodaStream International Ltd
- Barry Callebaut
- Sodexo
- Hard Rock Café
- Philip Morris
- Colruyt
Work highlights
- Advised Lotus Bakeries on labelling requirements and other regulatory matters.
- Assisted an international drinks company with various regulatory and compliance issues, including the packaging and labelling of alcoholic, non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages, and advised on marketing requirements for particular products.
- Advised a US multinational food company on labelling and packaging requirements for its products, as well as other compliance issues.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alexis Fierens, Bob Martens