Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation - USA - Nationwide
What the team is known for
Keller and Heckman is at the forefront of food and supplement regulatory matters. Work includes advising on recalls, advertising and animal feed issues. Highly regarded for its representation of companies with complex scientific issues including toxicological assessments and GMO ingredients. Fields additional expertise in handling food packaging issues, regularly providing educational seminars to domestic and European clients. Clients include those in the food and beverage, retail and pharmaceutical and life science industries. Frequently handles the full spectrum of issues associated with newly developed food ingredients.
Strengths
"The quality of Keller and Heckman's work product is one of the best that can be found."
"They have excellent expert lawyers with considerable broad experience and scientists providing strong support."
"They are very well known for their food packaging work and their work on technical, scientific issues - they're a very strong group."
Work highlights
Keller and Heckman advised Danimer Scientific on the impact of definitions being developed for bioplastics and biodegradable and compostable plastics in the European Union.
Notable practitioners
Devon Hill draws strength from his scientific background to advise on complex food packaging issues.
"He's excellent - he is very connected in this space and I hold him in high regard." "A great regulatory lawyer."
Richard Mann is commended for his ability to advise clients on both regulatory and litigation matters, including advertising and promotional disputes and compliance issues.
"He is very highly respected in the space."
Evangelia Pelonis boasts significant strength in advising clients on matters concerning FDA and USDA regulations. She provides counsel on issues related to both human food and animal feed.
"Eve is great, I would not hesitate in reaching out to her, she is very smart."