Ploum
Ploum‘s food team is known for its experience and expertise in handling high profile litigation related to food. The practice is especially adept at representing clients facing enforcement actions by regulatory authorities and in fraud allegations. Common issues it handles includes microbiological safety, contaminants, and pesticide residues. On the compliance side, the team handles imports and manufacturing of food and animal feed, as well as regulatory compliance issues related to import or manufacturing of products. The practice is also able to assist with IP-related issues, recalls or withdrawals, and product liability. Practice head Marijn van Tuijl is an expert in advising and litigating on issues related to manufacturing and international trade of goods. Matters involving government supervision and enforcement affecting manufacture, import, carriage, and marketing of products are also key areas for van Tuijl. Willem Leppink assists with IP-related issues involving copyright, designs and marketing.
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Testimonials
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‘What makes Ploum unique is its hands-on, pragmatic approach to legal practice. Ploum's lawyers are highly skilled and reputable, and they are committed to working closely with us to understand our specific needs and goals. Ploum truly is a one stop shop for all our legal affairs to us.’
‘I highly recommend the Ploum partners and associates I have worked with. They are all extremely pragmatic, knowledgeable, and experienced lawyers who are committed to providing us with the best possible service. I have been particularly impressed with Ploum's lawyers' pragmatism.’
‘The Ploum team is well experienced, has a hands-on approach and is not in the least quite knowledgeable of the field of highly regulated law. The go-to lawyers if you are ever in need of specific legal advice for food and feed related matters.’
‘Marijn van Tuijl is a highly communicative and a seasoned professional.’
‘I have worked with different people at the firm but Marijn van Tuijl stands out in for his accessibility, quick turn around time & well versed in the specialities of food law, customs & supply chains.’
‘Great knowledge and coverage on intricacies of Dutch implementation of EU regulations. Straightforward, clear and commercial.’
‘Marijn Van Tuijl is thoughtful, proactive and a good communicator.’
‘Marijn van Tuijl is the leading food law individual in the Netherlands and great in food safety authority issues.’
Key clients
- Bidfood
- Gorillas
- Bunge
- Unilever
- Heineken
- United Biscuits/Verkade
- Pernod Ricard/Chivas Brothers
- Cefetra (BayWa Agri Supply & Trade)
- Jacobs Douwe Egberts
- Danone
- Upfield
- Refresco
- Sea Value Europe
- Vrumona
- Picnic
- Vergeer Holland
- Doens Food International
- LT Foods
- Van Sillevoldt Rice
Work highlights
- Advised Gorillas on its acquisition by its competitor Getir for $1.2bn.
- Assisted Refresco Group with acquiring Avandis from Lucas Bols N.V. and De Kuyper Royal Distillers.
- Assisted IDH Farmfit Fund on the financing of KOA Switzerland AG and KOA Ghana Limited.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marijn van Tuijl