A highly acclaimed boutique international firm with offices in Brussels and Paris, Food Law Science & Partners provides a full-service offering in relation to food law, including representing clients before the national and EU courts and international arbitration institutions. The team is led by firm founder Katia Merten-Lentz, a renowned expert in the EU regulatory market with three decades of litigation experience. She is supported by two other key names: Nathalie Henin and Charlotte Moutarlier. The team is well equipped to assist clients with bringing new products to market in accordance with EU food regulations and boasts a successful track record of representing multinationals and food tech start-ups. The practice has recently expanded its focus to food fraud, food safety and crisis management in response to public interventions and pressure from public bodies and consumer advocacy groups following the ETO food crisis.
Testimonials
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- 'Katia Merten-Lentz is a friendly business partner who immediately make her clients feel supported. Her network is impressive and she managed to help us gain financing for our projects in addition to providing her legal advice.'
- 'A small, close-knit team that is dedicated and highly competent. Their collaborative spirit means they always find the best solutions and we are always satisfied with the service provided. The team is led by a practitioner who brings in-depth experience, technical expertise and an excellent network of relationships with other law firms.'
Key clients
- BEL Group
- Bunge
Work highlights
- Provided legal support to several notable French companies.
- Advised several international agribusiness and food companies on innovation, ingredients, product development, and techniques.