Andersen is home to ‘a multidisciplinary team with extensive knowledge of the sector’, offering its national and international client base commercial, IP, regulatory, competition, tax and dispute resolution advice. Notes for his specialist knowledge of the Food Chain Act, José Miguel Soriano is active in litigation in the food and agribusiness sectors, while Ignacio Aparicio predominantly handles M&A transactions for food sector clients.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘It is a multidisciplinary team with extensive knowledge of the sector.'

  • 'Works with representatives from the entire chain, which allows a broad vision that results in the best solutions for the client.'

  • 'They have great knowledge and reach in all the institutions involved - local, regional, state and European - offering added value to each matter in which they are involved.'

  • ‘The high involvement of Ignacio Aparicio stands out, as he has a strategic vision of the sector and offers solutions that go beyond what others can see. His kindness, willingness, knowledge of the sector and technical capacity are unmatched. ’

  • ‘Andersen has demonstrated a knowledge of the subject far above other firms in addition to being completely up to date in the practical part of this discipline.'

  • ‘Great knowledge of the subject but especially of its practical applicability; ability to adapt to each specific case depending on the needs of the client.’

  • ‘Always at the forefront of developments regarding our sector, and they offer to carry out any activities they deem relevant to inform the affected companies about them as soon as possible. Its availability is exceptional, and knowledge of the subject in question is one of its strengths.’

Key clients

  • Heineken
  • J. García Carrión
  • Imperial Tobacco
  • FEPEX (Federación Española de Asociaciones de Productoras Exportadoras de Frutas y Hortalizas)
  • Federación Española de Alimentación y Bebidas (FIAB)
  • Bodegas Emilio Moro
  • The Natural Fruit Company
  • Mercavalencia

Work highlights

  • Advised FIAB on agri-food matters.
  • Advised Dinosol Supermercados on the new Food Chain Law.
  • Advised Foodiverse on tax matters.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

José Miguel Soriano, Ignacio Aparicio