Agri-food

M&B Attorneys is available to assist all stakeholders in the agri-food sector, from production to processing and distribution.

Our team of lawyers provides legal support tailored to the complex specificities of the agri-food industry. Whether it concerns managing commercial contracts or protecting intellectual property, we guide you through a constantly evolving legal landscape with clarity and confidence.

Working closely with our clients, our approach is based on rigorous expertise, pragmatic advice, and a focus on tangible results.

  • Intellectual Property:

    • Protection and management of trademarks, patents, proprietary recipes, and protected geographical indications (PGIs) to ensure recognition and value creation for agri-food products.

  • Contract Negotiation:

    • Drafting and negotiation of supply and distribution agreements to ensure legal clarity between producers, processors, and distributors.

  • Competition and Distribution:

    • Advice on selective distribution, agreements with major retailers, and managing risks related to unfair commercial practices.

  • Employment Law and HR Management:

    • Support to ensure compliance with French or Spanish employment law requirements.

  • Management of Contractual Disputes:

    • Representation in commercial disputes related to delivery, product quality, or other contractual issues with business partners.

  • Structuring Partnerships:

    • Support in the creation of joint ventures, strategic alliances, and Franco-Spanish partnerships, particularly in the processing and marketing of agri-food products.

Track record

  • We assisted a French group specializing in essential oils with the legal negotiation of the documentation required to establish a joint venture focused on aromatherapy.

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