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Alston & Bird LLP

Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation

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Alston & Bird LLP

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Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Alston & Bird has a growing practice with a deep knowledge of the food and beverages space. The firm is particularly adept at handling complex contentious matters such as consumer class actions arising out of labeling and advertising disputes. The team offers additional strength in regulatory compliance with the FDA and in connection with the FSMA. It also adroitly advises on issues relating to food safety, inspections and supply chain matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Alston & Bird represented Cincoro Tequila in defending a nationwide class action lawsuit alleging that its tequila product is not distilled from 100% agave as its labels claim.

Strengths

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  • They are very good at providing business-friendly advice and really understanding the risk tolerance of our product.

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  • Alston & Bird provides a high level of service and responsiveness. The team is readily accessible, communicates clearly and turns around advice quickly, even in time‑sensitive or high‑pressure situations.

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  • The team possesses excellent knowledge of our industry as well as other comparable industries.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Angela Spivey
    Angela Spivey

    Angela Spivey

    Co-chair of the food and beverage practice, Angela Spivey advises on a broad spectrum of contentious and regulatory issues, including class action litigation relating to labeling, outbreaks and product recalls.

    • She consistently provides exceptional client service. She is responsive and thoughtful. Her communication is clear and direct, which I always appreciate.

      Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation respondentUSA

    • Angela defines having a collaborative legal partner. She knows and understands our business and sensitivities, providing effective support in that context.

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    • She works hard to tailor her legal representation to our business goals, and is constantly looking to help us look around the corner at new and emerging issues.

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  • Rachel Lowe
    Rachel Lowe

    Rachel Lowe

    Rachel Lowe is sought after by clients for her regulatory advice, labeling and class action litigation work.

    • She was absolutely incredible in putting me up to speed, providing a summary on the matter and anything that happened to date.

      Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation respondentUSA

    • Rachel communicates clearly and provides sound, commercially informed advice, which inspires confidence for clients operating across borders.

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    • Rachel is the future of food and beverages. She has the skills to work through the toughest of matters and the sophistication to lead them all.

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  • Samuel Jockel
    Samuel Jockel

    Samuel Jockel

    Samuel Jockel is a rising partner who is regularly sought out by a range of food and beverage clients for regulatory counsel, with notable experience in food labeling and ingredients. He has further experience of providing counsel on FDA investigations.

    • Sam consistently delivers high-impact service and advice, marked by exceptional sophistication and grounded in a deep understanding of industry norms, market dynamics and emerging trends.

      Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation respondentUSA

    • Sam is particularly effective at navigating complex and nuanced regulatory issues and translating them into clear, actionable advice for both clients and foreign counsel.

      Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation respondentUSA

    • Sam is a fantastic attorney who has a deep knowledge of the regulatory landscape.

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