DALDEWOLF is recognised for its market-leading expertise in food law and regulatory mandates, proving particularly impressive in nutrition claims, advertising matters and health issues. The team is often called upon to advise on supply chain liability, distribution networks and international market entrance. The team is recognised for supporting food, feed and beverage operators across the full spectrum of compliance and strategic issues. Practice head Aude Mahy combines deep regulatory knowledge with significant litigation experience, providing comprehensive support under both Belgian and EU food law.

DLA Piper combines a strong sector focus with extensive knowledge across technology, IP, commercial, and regulatory law. The team advises food industry clients on matters ranging from large-scale cross-border projects to technical compliance reviews. The practice, which is jointly led by Alexis Fierens and Bob Martens, is proficient in competition and data protection mandates. Fierens brings nearly two decades of advisory and contentious IP and commercial experience in the food sector. Martens is recognised for his projects and regulatory expertise for food and drink clients.

ALTIUS has a strong track record advising agri-food clients on both contentious, transactional and regulatory matters. It acts for producers, breeders, biotech companies, sector bodies and governments, drawing on cross-disciplinary support across the firm. Co-heads Philippe de Jong and Olivier Vrins bring deep IP and regulatory expertise, while Bregt Raus adds specialist knowledge in patents, plant variety rights and broader agri-food regulatory issues.

Baker McKenzie BV/SRL advises national and international food sector clients on product denomination, sustainability and comparative advertising. The team is also active in complex commercial contract issues arising in M&A deals. The firm represents clients in dealings with enforcement authorities, demonstrating proficiency in both litigation matters and alternative dispute resolution mandates. Practice head Geert Bovy advises on regulatory, commercial and consumer protection law across the food sector. He brings a wealth of expertise in pan-European projects.

Crowell & Moring has a proven track record in the food and drink sector, advising clients on both advertising, marketing and distribution mandates. The practice is co-led by Jan-Diederik Lindemans, who handles litigation in the food and retail sectors, and Eric Montens, who focuses on commercial and product risk matters. Thomas De Meese and Karel Bourgeois offer expertise in competition, state aid, and regulatory law.

Simont Braun is active in commercial, trademark and unfair competition cases within the food sector, focusing on labelling, branding, and advertising issues. The firm also covers a wide array of corporate mandates. The practice is co-led by Eric De Gryse, an IP specialist with extensive food industry experience, Tom Swinnen, who is noted for his strong M&A practice, and Emmanuel Cornu, an expert in trademarks, patents, designs, and copyrights.

A&O Shearman advises clients across all segments of the food supply chain, drawing on a multidisciplinary team of specialists working within broader practice groups. The firm leverages a wealth of regulatory expertise, helping clients navigate complex compliance frameworks in Belgium and the EU. The team is adept at handling regulatory notifications, advertising matters and labelling mandates.