Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
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The Hogan Lovells Food and Beverage team is the premier food regulatory practice in the U.S. The team’s unique depth and breadth of experience across all food, beverage, and agricultural sectors has led to our 13th consecutive Band 1 ranking and recognition of six lawyers. Our group earned high praise for proficiency in regulatory and compliance matters and impressive work in complex cases including class actions and sophisticated FDA disputes. With lawyers who have high-level experience in government and industry, and others with relevant scientific and technological backgrounds, we assess and implement strategies that reduce the risk of violations and support business growth.
Our lawyers also have participated in the development and implementation of nearly every legislative and regulatory initiative affecting the food industry in the last 40 years. We advise the world's top food and beverage producers, manufacturers, and retailers, as well as start-ups, trade associations, and nonprofits. Because we counsel a wide array of organizations and companies, we understand the issues and legal concerns facing this industry like no one else. We are not just food lawyers, but food industry lawyers.
Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells has a deep bench of practitioners with experience in a wide array of food and beverage issues. It handles impressive work in complex cases including class actions and sophisticated FDA disputes, earning high praise for its proficiency in regulatory and compliance matters. The team is also regularly sought out for legislative and policy advice. An enviable roster of clients includes international and US-based trade associations and market-leading food manufacturing companies. The team is regularly called on to advise clients on both their internal governance and the effects of new regulations on their businesses.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells advocated for the National Chicken Council before USDA on numerous regulatory matters with the potential for significant repercussions on the industry, including on numerous critically important policy initiatives.
Strengths
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"Hogan Lovells' group provides concise and responsive counseling."
"The team is one of the strongest in theUS."
"Hogan Lovells' group provides concise and responsive counseling."
"The team is one of the strongest in theUS."
Notable Practitioners
Gary Jay Kushner provides counsel to a broad range of food companies and industry associations. He is particularly adept at advising on regulatory issues relating to distribution, marketing and safety inspections.
"Gary is a true leader in the space."
Martin Hahn has significant experience of handling matters before the FDA. He draws on his background in food technology to advise on compliance issues, including labeling requirements and food safety matters.
"Martin offers excellent insight."
"There's a reason everyone says Martin is one of the best in the business. He is practical, solution-oriented and brilliant."
"Martin has expertise across all aspects of food law."
Elizabeth Fawell's client base encompasses multinational corporations and trade associations. She adeptly advises on FDA regulation as well as issues relating to foodborne illness and product labeling.
"Elizabeth offers a unique combination of deep knowledge, experience, sharp wit and pragmatic advice."
"She provides outstanding support on complex issues and is very knowledgeable about the food industry."
Maile Gradison is held in high regard by clients for the depth of her regulatory expertise, particularly in relation to FDA and USDA rules and the Food Safety Modernization Act. She also possesses a deep knowledge of labeling and advertising issues, and product recalls.
"Maile is a really strong lawyer who is also very responsive."
Trenton Norris focuses his practice primarily on advising manufacturers and industry associations on contentious proceedings and he is widely regarded as a leading authority on California's Proposition 65.
"He's really well regarded and very creative."
"He's known as the expert in the country on prop 65."
Brian Eyink wins plaudits for his significant expertise on USDA meat and poultry regulatory issues, with additional experience advising on FDA regulations.
"He has valuable experience. I trust him with some of the biggest issues presented to us."
"He has vast knowledge and experience in all things USDA."
Veronica Colas is regularly called upon to advise organizations on labeling requirements, compliance with food safety regulation and advertising issues. Her clients include trade associations, manufacturers and retailers.
"She delivers immense value to her clients."
"She is really practical and knows her stuff."
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