Marijn van Tuijl
PloumThe food and product compliance practice at Ploum has an established track record in acting for domestic and international importers, producers, manufacturers, brands and traders in contentious matters. The team is well-versed in representing clients in cases involving allegations of fraud, as well as enforcement actions brought by regulatory authorities. Practice head Marijn van Tuijl excels in handling regulatory matters, as well as litigation relating to international trade of goods and manufacturing issues. IP work is another key area of instruction for the group, with Willem Leppink assisting with trade mark issues. Customs work forms a key pillar of Jikke Biermasz' practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Ploum stands out due to their understanding of the latest legal developments. The team is highly responsive and pragmatic, consistently providing solutions that are tailored to our specific needs. What truly sets them apart is their ability to view our questions within the broader context of our company and the industry we operate in.’
‘Experienced partners, outstanding team, deep knowledge of law.’
‘Jikke Biermasz is a unique lawyer with outstanding experience.’
‘The team has a great business sense next to a great legal sense, this is crucial when taking decisions and giving options on what possible route to take against other parties.'
‘Plugged in to the industry in the region, very straightforward and easy going manner, good responsiveness and smart and commercial advice. ’
‘Marijn van Tuijl is a sector specialist.’
‘Excellent up to date and practical food legal knowledge.’
‘Marijn van Tuijl and Jikke Biermasz know what’s relevant for the food safety authority and know very well how to trade globally.’
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
- Vrumona
- Picnic
- Vergeer Holland
- Doens Food International
- LT Foods
- Van Sillevoldt Rice
Work highlights
- Advised four Dutch agricultural commodity trade associations on policy changes adopted by the Netherlands Food and Product Safety Authority (NVWA).
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Marijn van Tuijl