Hogan Lovells International LLP's consumer goods practice acts with a cross-location and cross-practice approach and regularly advises clients from the food and beverage sectors. In Munich and Düsseldorf, Florian Unseld boasts expertise in contract drafting, distribution law and regulatory issues, while Hamburg-based Christiane Alpers covers food, competition and packaging law issues and advises on regulatory matters regarding consumer protection and e-commerce. This is complemented by experience in supporting clients in enforcement measures by the relevant authorities and product recalls.
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Key clients
- Fifth Generation
- Lactalis Holländischer Käse
- Moët Hennessy
- Schwartauer Werke
Work highlights
- Regulatory, contract and distribution law advice to a global beverage manufacturer.
- Advising a manufacturer of homeopathic products on the marketability of food supplements and representing the company in a complaint procedure before the Hamburg Consumer Protection Authority.
- Advising a US beverage company on compliance with EU regulations regarding ingredients in vegetable products for customers in the EU.