Andersen acts for a variety of clients from the food sector in commercial, IP, regulatory, tax, competition and dispute resolution matters. The team also offers its national and international clients specialist advice on Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) issues. Ignacio Aparicio has a wealth of experience in corporate and M&A, while José Miguel Soriano is a key adviser on food regulatory issues, particularly those related to the Food Chain Act.
Testimonials
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‘We hired Andersen based on references we received from our association about their knowledge of the specific area we are concerned about as well as their collaborations with FIAB (Federation of Food and Beverage Industries).'
'José Miguel Soriano has knowledge and experience.’
‘I found them to be very approachable and available. In general, they were very focused on our needs.'
‘They mastered the subject and also advised us very clearly.’
‘The entire team I have worked with is characterised, above all, by their desire to collaborate and their effort.'
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
- Olive Line, SL - Olea Nostra, S.A.
- Krustagroup
- Avramar Group
- Corporacion Financiera Arco Sl And United Wineries Sa
- Stuart Group
- Dinosol Supermercados
- Foodiverse
- Gonzalez Byass
Work highlights
- Advised Olive Line International and its subsidiary Olea Nostra on the negotiation and court approval of the restructuring plan of Olive Line for the sale of its business assets to another important player in the market controlled by a Private Equity fund (Miura Partners); and the bankruptcy process and subsequent sale of the business unit of Olea Nostra to the abovementioned player.
- Advised Krustagroup on the purchase of a majority stake in the Italian company Effegi Service S.p.A.
- Provided comprehensive legal support to Avramar, including assistance with group restructuring, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, and advising the General Counsel on corporate compliance and various day-to-day legal matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
José Miguel Soriano, Ignacio Aparicio