The team at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is regularly called upon to assist food and beverage clients with a multitude of non-contentious and contentious matters. Noted for its 'great expertise and experience in the sector', the firm is equipped to handle a mix of M&A, compliance issues, product liability claims and matters related to food chain law, labelling and recalls. Leadership of the group is shared between José Luis Palma, whose strong background in administrative law makes him a go-to choice for advice on food regulations, health claims and animal welfare, and Mónica Weimann, who undertakes a blend of work relating to product advertising, labelling, and acquisitions. IP specialist Sofía Martínez-Almeida is noted for her extensive experience in labelling and advertising matters.
Testimonials
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‘Great expertise and experience in the sector.'
Key clients
- Coca-Cola European Partners
- Ferrero Iberica
- Galletas Gullón, S.A.
- Grupo Kaiku Corporación Alimentaria, S.A.
- Makro/Metro Group AG
- Mercadona S.A.
- Nestlé España, S.L.
- Red Bull GmbH
- LIDL Supermercados, S.A.U.
- Interporc
- Nutreco Iberia, S.L.
- Jacobs Douwe Egberts, N.V.
- Grupo Sanlucar
- Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc
- Asociación Interprofesional del Porcino de Capa Blanca (INTERPORC)
- Organización Interprofesional del Vino de España (OIVE)
- Organización Interprofesional de la Carne de Vacuno (PROVACUNO)
- Organización Interprofesional para el Impulso del Sector Cunícola (INTERCUN)
- Organización Interprofesional del Huevo y sus Productos (INPROVO)
- Organización Interprofesional del Aceite de Orujo de Oliva (ORIVA)
- Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España
- Asociación Nacional de Empresas de Aceite de Orujo de Oliva (ANEO)
- Asociación Nacional de Industriales Envasadores y Refinadores de Aceites Comestibles (ANIERAC)
- Asociación Española de la Industria y el Comercio Exportador del Aceite de Oliva (ASOLIVA)
Work highlights
- Representing INTERPORC and PROVACUNO against Foods for Tomorrow, in an advertisement/ unfair competition litigation.
- Advising several of the key companies in the food sector on the development of a project for the transformation of the meat-livestock chain to be financed with grants from the “Next Generation EU” programme
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mónica Weimann, José Luis Palma