Industry focus: Food

Studio Legale Corte

Client Satisfaction

Specialising in food law, Studio Legale Corte is well-versed in regulatory and compliance matters, advising clients on their obligations under both national and EU law. In addition, the firm supports clients through criminal proceedings and challenges to regulatory sanctions brought by supervisory bodies. It has further expertise assisting in labelling, advertising and food hygiene and safety issues. Paola Corte, who is knowledgeable in the environmental aspects of food law, and Elena Corte, an expert in regulatory sanctions, oversee the practice. In July 2024, Andrea Corte retired from the practice.

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Testimonials

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‘Studio Corte has a 360° vision of the areas of law affected by the practices entrusted to them and this makes the difference.’
‘Elena Corte and Paola Corte have always stood out for their preparation and professionalism, but above all for their ability to intervene competently in a timely and urgent manner on the issues submitted, understanding the client's need for speed.’
‘Paola Corte is truly a leading lawyer in food law. She has deep knowledge and unique expertise in this area, with practical and clear advice. She is my go-to expert for any food law-related questions in Italy.’
‘Great lawyers, great personalities!’
‘The food law team at Studio Legale Corte are genuine food law experts. The firm has a broad range of experience and expertise covering the traditional areas of food safety, food hygiene and food regulations and more contemporary areas including food security and sustainability. The firm covers all the needs of its food law clients in Italy and beyond.’
‘Paola Corte is a stand-out food lawyer. She is very knowledgeable and reveals the depth of her experience and expertise in the work she does with clients and when delivering presentations on food law topics at conferences and events.’
‘Elena Corte is our main point of contact point, and her expertise is well appreciated by our company.’

Work highlights

Advised clients on the development of new products, food production processes, food composition and labelling issues.
Assisted clients in numerous criminal proceedings due to sampling of food products which resulted in parasites, harmful bacteria, or plant protection products exceeding allowed limits.
Defended clients challenged for unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships in the agricultural and food supply chain, and revised contracts in light of D.L.vo 198/21.