Tactics has developed a wide breadth of expertise in the food law industry, advising on consumer law, food law, criminal law, commercial law, distribution and litigation matters. The team is led by Julia Bombardier, who is noted for her ‘dynamism and creativity’ in assisting French and international companies in consulting and litigation before commercial and criminal courts, as well as before the French administration. Bombardier leverages in-depth expertise in the field of food law and consumer law, particularly in the agri-food sector, notably concerning labelling, unfair commercial practices, fraud, health and food safety matters.

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  • 'Team with strong expertise in food law: availability, seriousness and transparency.'

  • 'Julia Bombardier is a very solid and competent reference in food law. She was able to understand the client's needs very well and find the best strategy for them.'

  • 'Julia Bombardier has an enormous capacity for work. She is competent, available and responsive.'

  • 'The food law and consumer law team, led by Julia Bombardier, is in my opinion the best in the field. Beyond being very responsive, its expertise is particularly sharp and the support is always tailor-made.'

  • 'Julia Bombardier particularly stands out. She is very involved and always creative when it comes to complex litigation. She is tenacious, rigorous, and is an excellent strategist.'

  • 'Julia Bombardier and her team are extremely responsive. They combine a perfect command of legal rules with a detailed understanding of business issues. Their proactive and pragmatic approach goes beyond the simple application of the law, by offering solutions adapted to our needs and anticipating problems. In addition, their billing is always reasonable and transparent, further reinforcing our confidence in our collaboration.'

  • 'I really enjoy working with Julia Bombardier. I particularly appreciate her great responsiveness and availability, the accuracy of her legal analyses and the great expertise she has in food law. She brings a dynamism and creativity in the search for adapted legal solutions.'

  • 'Skills in the sector of activity, responsiveness, ability to give pragmatic advice, knows how to adapt responses to the context. Very good knowledge of regulations but also of practices.'

Key clients

  • Lidl
  • Lactalis

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Julia Bombardier