Food Law Science & Partners is highly esteemed for its depth of expertise and exceptional litigation practice, specialising in the full gamut of food and feed law matters. Pivotal arbitration and litigation before national and EU courts, international arbitration institutions, and public bodies has established the boutique firm’s strong reputation in food innovation, safety and crisis management. Based between Brussels and Paris, founder Katia Merten-Lentz boasts over three decades of litigation and legal counsel experience and is highlighted for a ‘great responsiveness to the challenges of her clients.’ Merten-Lentz is a leading expert on the EU regulatory market, notably surrounding novel foods and the use of additives, as well as specialising in environmental law and biotechnologies. Nathalie Henin also comes recommended.

The team at Deprez Guignot Associés leverages a multidisciplinary approach to advise on the full range of food law services, including working with specialised food law departments, dealing with intellectual property issues and brand-related matters. Recent matters have seen the firm advising household name brands on the launch of new products, focusing on crucial areas such as product composition and labelling, as well as offering strategic advice to optimise market introduction. Jean-Christophe André leads the Paris team, harnessing expertise from his background as a litigator and civil servant. Inès Tekaya and Pierre Deprez are also recommended.

Well-equipped to handle the full gamut of food industry matters, the highly regarded team at Product Law Firm leverages years of experience and in-depth sector expertise in EU and French litigation, as well as industrial risk and crisis management advice. Harnessing a strong global network of lawyers and scientific experts, the team offers regulatory and litigation support to an impressive roster of French and international clients. Of note, the team has been expanding its focus on the importance of sustainability in the food chain. Based in Paris, co-leads Antoine de Brosses and Laëtitia Guillet advise on several major food crisis litigation and commercial disputes. Neli Sochirca left the firm in May 2024.

Boutique firm Qolumn offers an exclusive sector-based approach to the food law industry, rendering the team well-equipped to advise an extensive roster of leading industry players across the main food sector categories. With a deep expertise in regulatory enforcement and crisis management, alongside an emerging expertise in EU and French products’ laws sustainability, Qolumn offers the full range of sector-related services and is noted for their 'client-centric approach oriented towards concrete and sustainable results.' Co-heads Gilles Boin and Gaëlle Saint-Jalmes possess a wide specialisation in all aspects of food law and regulation matters, representing clients in litigation in the administrative, criminal and commercial courts.