Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
Chambers Review
Perkins Coie has a respected team of practitioners with a strong track record of advising clients on FDA regulations. The team boasts notable experience handling complex class action litigation issues, including advertising and labeling disputes and claims under the FDCA. It is often called upon to advise on matters related to current market trends, such as cultivated meat and precision fermentation.
Work Highlights
- Perkins Coie acted as defense counsel for General Mills in a series of class action lawsuits alleging that Annie's Macaroni and Cheese products contain trace amounts of phthalates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I've always been impressed by Perkins' ability to handle complex issues."
"Perkins has been able to tackle our issues head-on and provide valuable and salient advice."
"I've always been impressed by Perkins' ability to handle complex issues."
"Perkins has been able to tackle our issues head-on and provide valuable and salient advice."
Notable Practitioners
David Biderman is routinely called upon to defend clients in both state and federal courts following labeling and advertising claims. He represents significant manufacturers and food and beverage producers.
"He's a very knowledgeable lawyer."
Cochair of the food litigation group, Charles Sipos is a respected litigator, with solid experience in disputes relating to labeling and ingredients.
"Charles is my go-to person when I need quick and smart advice. He stands out for how practical and business sensitive he is."
"Charles is extremely knowledgeable."
Brian Sylvester is widely noted as an expert in regulatory issues relating to novel food technologies, with significant experience advising on USDA and FDA regulations.
"Brian is great to work with, super responsive and has great industry knowledge."
"He is always responsive and provides the highest quality responses for a whole range of complicated legal matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
Perkins Coie LLP
USA - Nationwide