At Simont Braun, the food department has been kept busy advising on unfair competition issues and trade mark matters in the sector. Key areas of instruction include labelling and advertising, and the group is very experienced in assisting with work relating to the protection of plant varieties. The practice is jointly led by Emmanuel Cornu, Tom Swinnen and Eric De Gryse; the trio bring collective expertise in IP and dispute issues.

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  • ‘Outstanding know-how, reactivity and friendliness.’

  • ‘Perfect understanding of our needs, competence and fast replies to our requests.’

Key clients

  • Aqualex
  • EIT Food
  • Eurofins
  • Farm Frites
  • InBev Belgium

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Emmanuel Cornu, Tom Swinnen, Eric De Gryse

Other key lawyers

Rafaël Jafferali, Michaël De Vroey