Clifford Chance offers comprehensive expertise in food and consumer goods law, with a particular focus on regulatory, commercial and digital transformation issues. Co-led by Gunnar Sachs and Torsten Syrbe, the practice advises on a wide range of matters relating to food supplements, substitute products, cosmetics, biocidal products, tobacco and consumer goods. The team’s experience covers all stages of the product lifecycle including manufacturing, labelling, advertising claims, supply chain issues and distribution antitrust. Sachs, a specialist in intellectual property, brings expertise in innovative digital solutions and the legal challenges arising from digitalisation. Syrbe advises international corporations on their global operations and responses to major disruptions such as the war in Ukraine and U.S. trade measures, often providing guidance on restructuring distribution systems, suspending projects, terminating partnerships and addressing complex regulations.

Clifford Chance offers comprehensive expertise in food and consumer goods law, with a particular focus on regulatory, commercial and digital transformation issues. Co-led by Gunnar Sachs and Torsten Syrbe, the practice advises on a wide range of matters relating to food supplements, substitute products, cosmetics, biocidal products, tobacco and consumer goods. The team’s experience covers all stages of the product lifecycle including manufacturing, labelling, advertising claims, supply chain issues and distribution antitrust. Sachs, a specialist in intellectual property, brings expertise in innovative digital solutions and the legal challenges arising from digitalisation. Syrbe advises international corporations on their global operations and responses to major disruptions such as the war in Ukraine and U.S. trade measures, often providing guidance on restructuring distribution systems, suspending projects, terminating partnerships and addressing complex regulations.

The Meisterernst Rechtsanwälte team delivers comprehensive advice across the entire lifecycle of food and related products, from early-stage research and development through to market access, packaging, and litigation. The firm’s integrated scientific approach proves valuable in areas such as food crises, toxicological risk assessments and the classification of novel foods. Co-led by Andreas Meisterernst and Christian Ballke, the team is known for its deep sectoral expertise. Meisterernst focuses on the strategic and regulatory dimensions of product development and EU distribution, with particular expertise in contract law, labelling and unfair commercial practices. Ballke complements the leadership with expertise in regulatory classification, advertising and intellectual property.

The Meisterernst Rechtsanwälte team delivers comprehensive advice across the entire lifecycle of food and related products, from early-stage research and development through to market access, packaging, and litigation. The firm’s integrated scientific approach proves valuable in areas such as food crises, toxicological risk assessments and the classification of novel foods. Co-led by Andreas Meisterernst and Christian Ballke, the team is known for its deep sectoral expertise. Meisterernst focuses on the strategic and regulatory dimensions of product development and EU distribution, with particular expertise in contract law, labelling and unfair commercial practices. Ballke complements the leadership with expertise in regulatory classification, advertising and intellectual property.

KROHN Rechtsanwälte impresses with its deep regulatory expertise of food products and consumer goods. The team, co-led by Moritz Hagenmeyer, Carl von Jagow and Tobias Teufer, advises a diverse client base on matters regarding classical food products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, tobacco products, animal feed and biocides. The practice offers end-to-end support from product development and market entry to labelling, crisis management and litigation. Hagenmeyer advises clients on dietary supplements, foods for medical purposes and medical devices. Teufer brings extensive expertise in animal feed products, pharmaceuticals and litigation. Jagow, a longstanding member of the legal committee of the German Food Association, has specialist knowledge on tobacco products, manufacturing and advertising.

KROHN Rechtsanwälte impresses with its deep regulatory expertise of food products and consumer goods. The team, co-led by Moritz Hagenmeyer, Carl von Jagow and Tobias Teufer, advises a diverse client base on matters regarding classical food products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, tobacco products, animal feed and biocides. The practice offers end-to-end support from product development and market entry to labelling, crisis management and litigation. Hagenmeyer advises clients on dietary supplements, foods for medical purposes and medical devices. Teufer brings extensive expertise in animal feed products, pharmaceuticals and litigation. Jagow, a longstanding member of the legal committee of the German Food Association, has specialist knowledge on tobacco products, manufacturing and advertising.

The cibus Rechtsanwälte team delivers expertise in food and feed law matters, with a focus on the regulation of animal by-products. The practice advises clients throughout the product lifecycle, including in matters of approvals, classification, labelling and market entry. The firm also impresses with comprehensive advice beyond non-animal products, including baked goods, non-alcoholic beverages and novel foods. Clemens Comans, Sascha Schigulski, Manuel Immel and Christian Weigel lead the team. Comans is noted for his expertise in animal by-product law and labelling of plant-based alternatives. Immel advises on complex issues of feed law and civil liability, while Schigulski and Weigel complete the team’s offering with their strengths in regulatory enforcement, compliance and packaging within the non-alcoholic beverage sector.

The cibus Rechtsanwälte team delivers expertise in food and feed law matters, with a focus on the regulation of animal by-products. The practice advises clients throughout the product lifecycle, including in matters of approvals, classification, labelling and market entry. The firm also impresses with comprehensive advice beyond non-animal products, including baked goods, non-alcoholic beverages and novel foods. Clemens Comans, Sascha Schigulski, Manuel Immel and Christian Weigel lead the team. Comans is noted for his expertise in animal by-product law and labelling of plant-based alternatives. Immel advises on complex issues of feed law and civil liability, while Schigulski and Weigel complete the team’s offering with their strengths in regulatory enforcement, compliance and packaging within the non-alcoholic beverage sector.

CMS offers cross-disciplinary advice in the food and consumer products sector. The practice is regarded for their expertise in matters of product development, labelling, EU market entry, packaging waste regulation, sustainability, EU wide compliance and tobacco products. The team, co-led by Heike Blank and Nikolas Gregor, also advises on multi-jurisdictional mandates involving IP, antitrust, employment and tax. Blank is recognised for her strategic counsel on marketability of new products, product marketing, labelling, sales, compliance and competition matters. Gregor frequently advises on product launches, intellectual property and cross-border regulatory strategies.

CMS offers cross-disciplinary advice in the food and consumer products sector. The practice is regarded for their expertise in matters of product development, labelling, EU market entry, packaging waste regulation, sustainability, EU wide compliance and tobacco products. The team, co-led by Heike Blank and Nikolas Gregor, also advises on multi-jurisdictional mandates involving IP, antitrust, employment and tax. Blank is recognised for her strategic counsel on marketability of new products, product marketing, labelling, sales, compliance and competition matters. Gregor frequently advises on product launches, intellectual property and cross-border regulatory strategies.

domeierlegal brings expertise in the food and consumer goods market, with a particular focus on beverages and wellness-related products. The firm delivers comprehensive advice regarding product development, composition, recall management, advertising, distribution and litigation. Founder and lead partner Danja Domeier, a qualified food chemist and lawyer, brings an interdisciplinary perspective that is particularly valued in matters involving borderline products such as food supplements, novel foods, FSMPs, cosmetics and medical devices. Domeier is frequently retained in complex disputes involving product marketability, health claims and labelling requirements.

domeierlegal brings expertise in the food and consumer goods market, with a particular focus on beverages and wellness-related products. The firm delivers comprehensive advice regarding product development, composition, recall management, advertising, distribution and litigation. Founder and lead partner Danja Domeier, a qualified food chemist and lawyer, brings an interdisciplinary perspective that is particularly valued in matters involving borderline products such as food supplements, novel foods, FSMPs, cosmetics and medical devices. Domeier is frequently retained in complex disputes involving product marketability, health claims and labelling requirements.

Gerstberger Products & Law delivers specialised expertise across the food and consumer products market. The team offers counsel on a wide range of regulated products including food, feed, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biocides, tobacco products and toys. There is a particular firm focus on novel foods, borderline product classification and health-related advertising claims. Ina Gerstberger, who leads the firm as a sole practitioner navigates matters at the intersection of legal and scientific frameworks, particularly in the context of crisis management, product recalls and regulatory pathways for innovative ingredients and product formats.

Gerstberger Products & Law delivers specialised expertise across the food and consumer products market. The team offers counsel on a wide range of regulated products including food, feed, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biocides, tobacco products and toys. There is a particular firm focus on novel foods, borderline product classification and health-related advertising claims. Ina Gerstberger, who leads the firm as a sole practitioner navigates matters at the intersection of legal and scientific frameworks, particularly in the context of crisis management, product recalls and regulatory pathways for innovative ingredients and product formats.

The Hogan Lovells International LLP team, co-led by Christiane Alpers and Florian Unseld, advises on a wide range of regulatory, commercial and contentious food and consumer goods matters. Clients benefit from the firm’s global coordination and cross-practice approach, with the firm recognised in matters ranging from product development, classification, advertising, product launches, crisis management and litigation. Alpers advises with a special focus on the food, feed and cosmetics sector, often bringing expertise in matters regarding packaging law, consumer protection regulations, advertising and green claims. Unseld advises global players in the consumer goods industry on a variety of commercial contracts, e-commerce, distribution and regulatory issues.

The Hogan Lovells International LLP team, co-led by Christiane Alpers and Florian Unseld, advises on a wide range of regulatory, commercial and contentious food and consumer goods matters. Clients benefit from the firm’s global coordination and cross-practice approach, with the firm recognised in matters ranging from product development, classification, advertising, product launches, crisis management and litigation. Alpers advises with a special focus on the food, feed and cosmetics sector, often bringing expertise in matters regarding packaging law, consumer protection regulations, advertising and green claims. Unseld advises global players in the consumer goods industry on a variety of commercial contracts, e-commerce, distribution and regulatory issues.

The Noerr food and consumer goods team offers advice in product regulation, product liability and crisis management, as well as representation in criminal and insurance matters. The team is jointly led by Thomas Klindt, Arun Kapoor, and Evelyn Schulz. Kapoor advises on product liability, technical compliance and regulatory matters, frequently acting on multi-jurisdictional product recalls and defending against enforcement actions. Schulz is focused in the food and pharmaceutical industry, often advising on regulatory issues and current developments, such as the distribution of medical and recreational cannabis and CBD products, online platforms in the tele-health sector and ATMPs. Klindt brings expertise in product liability and crisis management, often overseeing cross-border product recalls in the B2B, medical device and B2C sectors.

The Noerr food and consumer goods team offers advice in product regulation, product liability and crisis management, as well as representation in criminal and insurance matters. The team is jointly led by Thomas Klindt, Arun Kapoor, and Evelyn Schulz. Kapoor advises on product liability, technical compliance and regulatory matters, frequently acting on multi-jurisdictional product recalls and defending against enforcement actions. Schulz is focused in the food and pharmaceutical industry, often advising on regulatory issues and current developments, such as the distribution of medical and recreational cannabis and CBD products, online platforms in the tele-health sector and ATMPs. Klindt brings expertise in product liability and crisis management, often overseeing cross-border product recalls in the B2B, medical device and B2C sectors.

Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein supports clients in the food and consumer goods market, with the team being recognised for their extensive experience in intellectual property matters involving trade mark, patent, unfair competition and design law. The practice also delivers advice regarding innovative products, product launches, labelling, official objections, marketability and advertising compliance across the EU market. Thomas Körber leads the team with deep expertise in cross-border matters pertaining to intellectual property, trade mark and unfair competition law, particularly concerning dual-use products. Werner Blau brings deep insight to intellectual property law, commercial law and antitrust law, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, while Thomas Hertl aids clients in the development of trade mark portfolios. Manuela Weber is highlighted for her lead advisory role in strategic matters concerning beverage portfolios, advertising reviews, sponsorships and regulatory submissions.

Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein supports clients in the food and consumer goods market, with the team being recognised for their extensive experience in intellectual property matters involving trade mark, patent, unfair competition and design law. The practice also delivers advice regarding innovative products, product launches, labelling, official objections, marketability and advertising compliance across the EU market. Thomas Körber leads the team with deep expertise in cross-border matters pertaining to intellectual property, trade mark and unfair competition law, particularly concerning dual-use products. Werner Blau brings deep insight to intellectual property law, commercial law and antitrust law, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, while Thomas Hertl aids clients in the development of trade mark portfolios. Manuela Weber is highlighted for her lead advisory role in strategic matters concerning beverage portfolios, advertising reviews, sponsorships and regulatory submissions.

The GvW Graf von Westphalen team, led by Ronald Steiling and Carsten Bittner, brings expertise in the food and feed sector. The team are particularly experienced in matters involving labelling, product recalls, official complaints, crisis management, liability, risk distribution, compensation and cross border litigation. Steiling focuses on product compliance and regulatory advice across the value chain of the food industry, holding litigation experience before the Federal Administrative Court, the Federal Constitutional Court and the European Court of Justice. Bittner adds further strength in contentious and advisory mandates bringing a specialist focus in administrative law, frequently appearing before arbitration tribunals relevant for the food and feed law industry. Markus Kraus impresses on legal issues in connection with development, production and marketing of food and animal feed, cosmetics and animal welfare law.

The GvW Graf von Westphalen team, led by Ronald Steiling and Carsten Bittner, brings expertise in the food and feed sector. The team are particularly experienced in matters involving labelling, product recalls, official complaints, crisis management, liability, risk distribution, compensation and cross border litigation. Steiling focuses on product compliance and regulatory advice across the value chain of the food industry, holding litigation experience before the Federal Administrative Court, the Federal Constitutional Court and the European Court of Justice. Bittner adds further strength in contentious and advisory mandates bringing a specialist focus in administrative law, frequently appearing before arbitration tribunals relevant for the food and feed law industry. Markus Kraus impresses on legal issues in connection with development, production and marketing of food and animal feed, cosmetics and animal welfare law.

King & Spalding LLP delivers expertise in food, consumer goods and pharmaceutical law to manufacturers. The practice brings extensive experience in parallel import disputes, food supplements, dietary foods, as well as disputes with particular experience related to the Health Claims Regulation and the Falsified Medicines Directive. Practice head Ulf Grundmann represents clients throughout various phases of the product life cycle including product development, labelling, product launches, distribution, counterfeit protection, and recalls. Grundmann regularly appears before the CJEU where such proceedings have shaped legal developments, most notably influencing the law on parallel imports under the Medical Devices Regulation and legislative initiatives such as the “Road Map” for the Health Claims Regulation.

King & Spalding LLP delivers expertise in food, consumer goods and pharmaceutical law to manufacturers. The practice brings extensive experience in parallel import disputes, food supplements, dietary foods, as well as disputes with particular experience related to the Health Claims Regulation and the Falsified Medicines Directive. Practice head Ulf Grundmann represents clients throughout various phases of the product life cycle including product development, labelling, product launches, distribution, counterfeit protection, and recalls. Grundmann regularly appears before the CJEU where such proceedings have shaped legal developments, most notably influencing the law on parallel imports under the Medical Devices Regulation and legislative initiatives such as the “Road Map” for the Health Claims Regulation.