BarentsKrans' agriculture and food team leverages its broader expertise in corporate and M&A, dispute resolution and competition law to assist clients with a range of matters, and is particularly strong in acting as counsel to beverage brands on mandates. Team lead Annelies van der Ploeg is well known for her experience in commercial contract law and commercial litigation, and regularly assists international and domestic companies in the food industry with franchising, manufacturing and purchase agreements, to name a few.
Testimonials
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‘A full service legal practice that can go toe-to-toe with the big names.’
‘BarentsKrans is a very professional practice. Their full service approach is very helpful in complex matters. The communication within the teams but also towards us as client is sharp and well prepared. It is the combination of in-depth knowledge of the matters, professional and efficient approach and a pleasant cooperation on a personal level that makes the difference.’
‘We appreciate Anne-Rieke Brons-van der Linden very much as a lawyer specialised in M&A and corporate legal structures. Her sharp analytic and communication skills, in depth knowledge of the topics and social approach makes her a very pleasant person to work with. As a lawyer with a specialisation in food, Annelies van der Ploeg understands the business of food easily. She is hands-on, easy to work with and analyses complex situations in an instant.'
‘Legal advice is clear, sound and provided quickly.'
‘This practice is unique for its loyalty and knowledge.’
Key clients
- AB Mauri
- Albron
- Cheesepop
- Compaxo
- Deliveroo
- Farm Frites
- Granot Fresh
- Haribo
- Interovo Egg Group
- Lekkerkerker Food
- LTO Nederland
- Macedonian Thrace Brewery
- Marel
- Meatstreet
- Nestlé
- Royal Cosun
- Royal FrieslandCampina
- Royal Peijnenburg
- Scherpenhuizen
- Selecta
- Wageningen University & Research
- Zandbergen / The New Plant
- ZuivelNL
- Zwanenberg Food Group
Work highlights
- Represented Haribo in product conformity litigation.
- Represented Interovo Egg Group in a cartel investigation by the ACM.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Annelies van der Ploeg