Specialising in food law, Studio Legale Corte is well-versed in regulatory and compliance matters, advising clients on their obligations under both national and EU law. In addition, the firm supports clients through criminal proceedings and challenges to regulatory sanctions brought by supervisory bodies. It has further expertise assisting in labelling, advertising and food hygiene and safety issues. Paola Corte, who is knowledgeable in the environmental aspects of food law, and Elena Corte, an expert in regulatory sanctions, oversee the practice. In July 2024, Andrea Corte retired from the practice.

LCA Studio Legale‘s dedicated food department advises clients along the entire agri-food lifecycle. Multinational and national food FMCG companies and agri-businesses regularly instruct the firm on regulatory and compliance matters, as well as corporate and M&A transactions within the food industry. Spearheading the team, Nicola Lucifero advises on competition, IP and consumer protection law.

Providing regulatory and litigation advice to clients across the food industry, Mondini Bonora Ginevra Studio Legale guides clients through issues relating to food hygiene, labelling, advertising, geographical indications, packaging and organic farming. When necessary, the firm also represents clients in disputes arising in the criminal and administrative courts. Led by Giorgio Rusconi, who is an expert on EU regulations affecting the food industry, the team contains IP specialist Omar Cesana and compliance advisor Laura Carrara.

With a particular specialism in IP issues, Bird & Bird advises clients in the food and beverage sector on matters relating to trade marks, designs, copyrights and patents, both in contentious and non-contentious contexts. The firm is experienced in protection proceedings across Europe. In addition, the firm has full-service capabilities for its clients, with specialists in corporate and M&A, financing, data protection, employment and tax. Managing partner Giovanni Galimberti, a patent expert, and Massimiliano Mostardini, a veteran in the management of trade mark portfolios, lead the team.

Able to draw on its greater network of specialists, Chiomenti supports clients across IP, administrative, corporate, labour and antitrust law matters within the food industry. The firm regularly aids clients with acquisitions and corporate transactions, product integration, compliance audits and distribution strategies. Massimiliano Nitti oversees the practice which also contains Luigi Vaccaro, who focuses on company law, M&A and private equity. Other noted members include IP specialist Paolo Bertoni and data expert Pierluigi Perri.

DLA Piper maintains its strength in IP-related matters in the food & beverage sectors, including advisory and enforcement issues concerning geographical designations. The firm is well-positioned to assist clients in their international expansions, with experience in corporate transactions, manufacturing, importing, supplying, packaging and labelling issues. The team is led by Elena Varese, an IP, food law and competition expert, and Davide Rossetti. Made partner in May 2024, Ginevra Righini is an expert in geographical designation protection and enforcement.

With a strength in advising clients on EU regulations, B - Health, Safety & Environment regularly advises clients within the food industry on labelling, hygiene, transport, food chain traceability and environmental matters. When necessary, the firm is also well-versed in dispute representation. The team is led by Francesco Bruno, who represents clients in administrative, civil and criminal law proceedings.

Clients across the global food and beverage industry regularly approach Legance - Avvocati Associati for advice on regulatory and compliance issues and corporate transactions. The firm is also experienced in joint ventures, litigation and licensing. Leading the team are Antonella Capria, a veteran in packaging and waste management advice, and Alessandra Palatini, who advises on food safety and marketing.

Supporting Italian food producers across the sector, Trevisan & Cuonzo advises clients on a range of commercial and IP issues. The firm specialises in plant variety rights protection and geographic indications. It is also well-versed in trade mark and patent cases. The team is overseen by the Milan-based Luca Trevisan and the Bari-based Vincenzo Acquafredda, an expert in commercial and IP law.

Working with its global food and beverage team, the Italian team at Withers Studio Legale specialises in advising family businesses. The firm supports clients with reorganisations, distribution agreements, licensing, trademarks and labelling, particularly in the wine sector. Roberta Crivellaro is the head of the practice and specialises in corporate and commercial cross-border transactions.