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Wiley

Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation

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Wiley

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Operating at the intersection of law, policy, business, technology, and scientific innovation, Wiley is a Washington institution with a global impact, providing indispensable counsel to pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, clinical research, food and dietary supplement, animal, and cosmetics companies.

As these industries face unprecedented complexities and challenges, we draw on our decades of experience – and trusted relationships with key decision-makers at all levels of government – to provide the integrated regulatory, legal, and strategic counsel our clients need to adapt and thrive.

Wiley’s legal and regulatory expertise addresses virtually any challenge our clients face. We are among a small number of law firms with comprehensive practices in the food, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries, among others – all under one roof. We handle a range of complex matters before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and related agencies – drawing on our extensive knowledge and experience working across various legal disciplines.

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Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Wiley is a Washington-based firm that is recognized as a notable force in the food and beverage regulatory space. Its broad regulatory expertise spans food safety and recalls, labeling and marketing issues, and advising on novel ingredients. It is also equipped to advise on food and beverage regulatory issues in the context of M&A transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Wiley represented Essential Minerals Association before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is reviewing the use of talc in food and recommendations for detecting asbestos in talc.

Strengths

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  • Wiley is able to understand the technical as well as legal matters, and this allows them to pivot and be more agile in their approach.

    Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation respondentUSA
  • The staff is dedicated to timely service. They also have a strong understanding especially in the area of agricultural law.

    Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation respondentUSA
  • The firm has a deep set of professionals that have been involved in every aspect of food law for many years.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Ann M Begley
    Band 3Ann M Begley

    Ann M Begley

    Ann Begley routinely advises clients on regulatory issues relating to FDA- and USDA-governed food and drug products. She is experienced in advising on novel products, such as food enzymes.

    • Ann's ability to simplify the legal situation, making it easier to understand, is a real game changer.

      Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation respondentUSA
    • She is on top of changing matters associated with different regulations and agencies and never fails to jump in with new ideas or approaches to matters.

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    Ann M Begley

    Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation

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