Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
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404 881 7000Chambers Review
Alston & Bird has a growing practice with a deep knowledge of the food and beverages space. 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.
Work Highlights
- Alston & Bird advised Wendy's on an FDA and CDC investigations into a E Coli outbreak allegedly linked to Wendy's sandwich romaine lettuce.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very efficient and effective with their time on each project."
"The practitioners are very knowledgeable and have a ton of resources. They are also results-oriented."
"The team at Alston has deep knowledge and experience on complex matters concerning FDA regulations."
"The team is very efficient and effective with their time on each project."
"The practitioners are very knowledgeable and have a ton of resources. They are also results-oriented."
"The team at Alston has deep knowledge and experience on complex matters concerning FDA regulations."
Notable Practitioners
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's very practical and has great relationships with clients."
"Angela is a fantastic lawyer."
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.
"Samuel is a consummate professional with a profound knowledge of his areas of practice."
Ranked Lawyers at
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