Agribusiness | Global

Morrison Foerster is widely acknowledged for its offering to the agritech and agribusiness sectors, representing both emerging clients and key industry players. The law firm offers:

• Broad expertise in the areas of patent applications, IP litigation and M&A.

• Proficiency in handling regulatory work, including specialised areas related to agricultural operations such as toxicity regulations.

• Lawyers with advanced degrees in science disciplines relevant to the contemporary agritech and agribusiness industries.

Sidley Austin is distinguished as a global market leader with a well-established focus on the agribusiness sector. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in a diverse range of areas, with strong teams in M&A, joint ventures, technology, IP and environmental law advising across financing, fund formation and transactional work for clients in the agricultural industry.

• An esteemed dispute resolution practice in the sector with aptitude in high-profile litigation, often working with the firm's international trade team and with trade associations.

• Experience acting for clients including multinational companies, biotech companies, agritech firms and startup ventures.

Greenberg Traurig is recognised for its strong global practice in real estate and land transactions, which provides a broad platform for US and international clients in the agribusiness sector. The law firm offers:

• Comprehensive legal services to agricultural and food companies on licensing agreements, IP, M&A, patents and restructurings.

• Expertise spanning M&A, investments, disputes and regulatory issues related to areas including farming, agritech, water and commercial cattle.

• Increasing capabilities in renewable energy and green finance matters.

Smith Anderson is a respected North Carolina-based firm which is particularly appealing to clients for its strong focus, experience and specialist industry knowledge within the agribusiness sector. The law firm offers:

• Experience helping US-based growth companies with the globalisation of agricultural research and agritech products through partnerships, licensing and distribution agreements with larger international corporations.

• Expertise in agribusiness-related M&A, joint ventures and corporate matters.

• A particular focus on agritech and biotech, and close relationships with major universities and multinational agribusiness companies with a base in the North Carolina Research Triangle.

• A strong reputation for its expertise in IP litigation.

DLA Piper acts for a wide range of clients involved in the agricultural, food and farming industries. The law firm offers:

• A focus on financing and commodities trading matters, advising on syndicated loans, joint ventures and project financing.

• Experience advising clients on deals involving a wide variety of agricultural products and other organic materials such as forestry.

• A global office network consistently noted as a key advantage for clients across the USA, Asia, Latin America, Europe and Africa.