B - Health, Safety & Environment covers the full spectrum of the food industry, advising on the labelling, hygiene, storage and transportation of food products as well as food chain traceability. It also advises on environmental, health and safety and acquisition matters that arise in connection with the food industry. The head of the food practice is Francesco Bruno, who has expertise in labelling, pet food regulations, EU regulations and food supply chain contracts.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very smart in legal interpretation.'
- 'The Firm’s Food Law practice is almost a unique reality in the Italian legal panorama. The professionals are highly skilled and prepared and are able to provide with a comprehensive legal assistance in all food law matters. Since the partner is also a university professor, the knowledge is very deep and academical. The firm has a strong interest for diversity, half of the team’s professionals are young females specializing in this niche sector.'
- 'Francesco Bruno and his team are always up-to-date and extremely reliable in each mandate they carry out. Their best qualities reside in the multidisciplinary approach, the speed of their feedback and the complete availability in solving their clients’ issues.'
Key clients
- Christian Dior Italia S.r.l.
- F.lli Ripaldi
- Assobirra - Associazione dei Birrai e dei Maltatori
- Tattooed Chef – Ittella Italy S.r.l.
- Tonelli Group S.p.A.
- Vigne Irpine S.r.l.
- Food and nutrition - CREA
Work highlights
- Advising Christian Dior Italia S.r.l in the management of a project related to the donation of all the leftovers generated from the company’s catering service that works at the administrative and production sites.
- Assisting F.lli Ripaldi in defining and analyzing the European and national legal framework on producer organizations and in the drafting of specific contracts with both their clients and suppliers.
- Assisting AssoBirra in drafting a specific legal opinion on the possibility to import and commercialise in Italy beer produced and bottled in other European countries.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francesco Bruno