Our legal opinions cover different type of regulations including intellectual property laws applicable to the wine, spirits and food sector, and more particularly regulations dedicated to products that benefit from quality signs.

Geographical indications and designations of origin are governed in France by different codes: intellectual property code, rural code, as well as consumer code. In addition, European law may apply, making it a complex legal area.

We advise and support our clients by securing their communications and advertising campaigns on wine and spirits. We also provide legal opinions on labeling and packaging of alcoholic beverages.

The characteristics of the wine sector and the complex rules governing it exist ub each European country. In that respect, we have established a network of experienced professionals in Europe with a very good knowledge and experience in the local food and wine industry.