Singled out for its extensive experience in food safety, labelling, packaging, advertising and distribution issues in the food sector, DLA Piper is noted for its wide-ranging expertise in this space. Spearheaded by Diego Ramos, the team handles a wide range of matters, including food regulation, M&A transactions, commercial agreements, trade relations, brand management, and product liability. Paula González De Castejón is a key contact for regulatory matters, while Joaquín Hervada focuses on EU and competition law.

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Key clients

  • Ambev
  • Nazca Capital
  • Little Caesar Enterprises Inc
  • Amundi
  • Soto Sake Corporation
  • Bacardi Iberia
  • Stuart Delivery, S.L
  • Mondelez
  • Nutreco Iberia, SL
  • El Corte Inglés
  • Hard Rock
  • Grupo Citri&Co

Work highlights

  • Advising Grupo Citri&Co on the conversion of its syndicated financing into a financing linked to sustainability requirements.
  • Advising Hard Rock Cafe on the closure of its restaurant in Seville, which involved a collective redundancy process affecting total workforce.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Diego Ramos

Other key lawyers

Paula González De Castejón, Joaquín Hervada