About

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Our Food and Beverage Industry Team is dedicated to every facet of this dynamic industry. From determined start-ups to established giants, our clients include manufacturers, retailers, restaurants, private equity funds, investors, producers, distributors, and wholesalers.

 

Understanding that the essence of the food and beverage industry is not just about sustaining life but enriching it, we offer our clients more than legal advice. Our interdisciplinary team provides a strategic partnership designed to help clients break into new markets, forge innovative business models, and seize global opportunities, all while safeguarding the spirit of the brand and products. We stand at the forefront of the industry, delivering comprehensive counsel across a spectrum of critical areas including:

 

  • Class action defense and regulatory compliance
  • Corporate Finance/mergers and acquisitions
  • Intellectual property protection and brand fortification
  • Labor and employment litigation and counseling
  • Prop 65
  • Privacy and Data Security
  • Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy
  • Real Estate Development and Leasing
  • Supply Chain Management and Vendor Agreements
  • FDA and Regulatory Matters
  • Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution

 

Our team's unparalleled experience includes roles as in-house counsel for prestigious food companies. This insider perspective enriches our understanding and enhances our ability to anticipate the needs of our clients.

Chambers Review

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Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation - USA - Nationwide

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton boasts a robust food and beverage practice primarily focused around its California offices. The team offers clients a range of expertise in handling class actions, proposition 65 litigation and commercial litigation for clients in the food and beverage sectors. It is also well equipped to advise on regulatory matters in relation to food and dietary supplements.

Work Highlights

  • Sheppard Mullin represented Vital Farms in a lawsuit challenging the company’s egg-marketing practices.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Van Gundy
4
Christopher Van Gundy
4
Band 4
Christopher Van Gundy has a significant practice in the space which covers a range of issues, including handling false advertising claims and labeling matters.

Christopher offers excellent response time and has excellent follow-through.

Sascha Henry
4
Sascha Henry
4
Band 4

Sascha Henry is sought after by food and beverage clients for her litigation and dispute resolution expertise. As a partner and co-leader of the firm's Business Trial practice group, her wealth of knowledge is utilised by a varied clientele.

Sascha is my most trusted outside counsel. Her advice is exceptional; she is a terrific negotiator and litigator. I go back to her over and over again. 

Sascha is terrific.

Sascha has a great experience level and good perspective across a broad spectrum of clients and matters. She knows our business so she can help us with the internal matters as well.

Ranked Lawyers at
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation

Christopher Van Gundy
4
Christopher Van Gundy
4
Band 4
Sascha Henry
4
Sascha Henry
4
Band 4

Members

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Abby Meyer

Head of Department

Khirin Bunker

Kristi Thomas

Lindsay Ferguson

Head of Department

Sascha Henry

Clients

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Calavo Growers, Inc.

City Harvest

Clif Bar & Company

DAOU Vineyards

FAT Brands, Inc.

Fiji Water

Gluten Free Bites

Golden State Foods Corporation

HOWS Markets, LLC

In-N-Out Burger Corporation

Inspire Brands

Kevin's Natural Foods

Mondelez International, Inc.

Nestle Purina PetCare

Nestle USA, Inc.

Papa John's

Ricola

See's Candies

Soylent Nutrition, Inc.

Subway

US Pharma Lab

Vital Farms, Inc.

Walmart

Industries

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alcohol and spirits

food and beverage

grocery retail