Food

Export growth and ever-increasing globalisation feature at the top of the agenda for many Danish food entities. Along with an escalating focus on food safety, strong food brands and ethics, the demands made by existing consumers and public authorities continue to grow proportionally.

The industry is therefore becoming increasingly dependent on sustainable and efficient production and vigilant brand protection.

We have in-depth knowledge of the overall commercial law requirements, as well as the special rules and commercial challenges, which are unique to the industry.

And notably, our specialists have accompanied clients abroad for a number of years, serving as a legal link to local advisers in relation to mergers and acquisitions, cooperation agreements and joint ventures.

We advise Danish and foreign food businesses on the full range of legal issues and challenges faced by the industry.

Our areas of advice includes:

Mergers and acquisitions, and cooperation
Competition law matters
Tax Law
Joint ventures, production and licences
Trademarks and patents
Advertising, "green" marketing, e-commerce and defining the cross-line to pharmaceuticals and herbal medicinal products
Crisis management in the event of e.g. product contamination, including handling of product recall and contact to authorities, media and customers
Special rules on animal welfare and health
Regulatory matters in relation to product and business-related approvals
Product packaging, including food labelling including voluntary labelling schemes
Matters concerning agreements on sale, delivery, importation and procurement