Sector

We advise food and beverage businesses of all sizes on compliance with the unique body of EU and national laws governing the sector.

Our advice includes guidance on food safety, labelling, marketing and product claims, corrective actions and regulatory enforcement proceedings. We provide clarity in a highly regulated EU and Irish market. We assist our clients by turning complex legal requirements into practical, actionable solutions that support sustained growth.

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Our Services

  • Claims, marketing and advertising compliance
  • Supply, distribution and commercial sales agreements
  • Product liability, consumer protection claims and contractual disputes
  • Alternative dispute resolution and international / cross-border litigation
  • Trade marks and branding protection
  • Licensing and collaboration agreements
  • Intellectual property disputes
  • Supply chain management and related disputes
  • Food safety and hygiene regulations
  • Labelling compliance
  • Sustainability and environmental compliance

Recent Work

  • Advising a US compliance solutions company on extended producer responsibility requirements for batteries, electrical equipment, single use plastics, packaging, drinks bottles and cans.

  • Advised Boyne Valley Group on the management of their trade mark portfolio, including brands such as Chivers, Don Carlos, Killeen, Boyne Valley Honey, and McDonnells.

  • Supporting a food supplement company in its engagement with food safety regulators on various CBD products.

  • Advising a global high street chain on the application of packaging requirements and the use of chemicals in products.

  • Advised an Irish producer of artisanal foods in a pricing dispute with an Italian supplier.

  • Advising various food businesses engaging with regulators on labelling and EU importer requirements.

  • Advising a leading Irish food company on trade mark infringement claims regarding labelling for a new product.

  • Assisting a global drinks company with its trade mark portfolio as well as packaging, labelling and licensing compliance.

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Dedicated Team

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Michaela Herron

Michaela Herron

Partner

Head of Life Sciences Regulatory, Product Liability

+353 86 607 6005 mherron@mhc.ie View Profile on MHC.ie
Jamie Gallagher

Jamie Gallagher

Partner

Regulatory, Product Liability

+353 86 068 9361 jamesgallagher@mhc.ie View Profile on MHC.ie
Anna Lundy

Anna Lundy

Of Counsel

Regulatory

+353 868307506 alundy@mhc.ie View Profile on MHC.ie
Niamh Caffrey

Niamh Caffrey

Partner

Co-Head of Tax

+353 86 032 4193 ncaffrey@mhc.ie View Profile on MHC.ie
Oliver FitzGerald

Oliver FitzGerald

Partner

Real Estate, Construction

+353 86 027 8838 ofitzgerald@mhc.ie View Profile on MHC.ie
Wendy Hederman

Wendy Hederman

Partner

Commercial

+353 86 046 4404 whederman@mhc.ie View Profile on MHC.ie
Kevin Mangan

Kevin Mangan

Partner

Co-Head of Tax

+353 86 167 2150 kmangan@mhc.ie View Profile on MHC.ie
Brian McElligott

Brian McElligott

Partner

Head of Artificial Intelligence

+353 86 150 4771 brianmcelligott@mhc.ie View Profile on MHC.ie
Hazel McDwyer

Hazel McDwyer

Partner

Intellectual Property

+353 86 108 3861 hmcdwyer@mhc.ie View Profile on MHC.ie
Nicholas Metcalfe

Nicholas Metcalfe

Partner

Corporate Governance

+353 86 047 4602 nmetcalfe@mhc.ie View Profile on MHC.ie