1. Sectors

Food & Agribusiness

Intelligent legal solutions for a global food system. This is food and agribusiness in focus

The food and agribusiness industry is dynamic.  

We balance international reach with local expertise to help businesses achieve their legal objectives while using resources responsibly. 

Our team of 120+ sector-focused lawyers takes time to listen to your challenges, understand your market drivers and think laterally to build effective solutions. Our clients rely on us to help them navigate complex M&A and commercial transactions as well as high-stakes litigation and regulatory claims, supporting their growth while addressing adjacent and emerging regulatory challenges before they arise.

Whether navigating the intricacies of international competition and trade laws, complying with food safety and labeling requirements or addressing sustainability commitments and environmental regulations, clients trust us to simplify complexity across the entire food chain. This gives them time to focus on what matters most: growing sustainably while rooting themselves in industry best-practices. 

Harvesting success across the food and agribusiness sector, we seamlessly guide your business by providing intelligent legal solutions and expert support from farm to fork.

We close more than 200 deals each year firmwide. 

Our team of 120+ lawyers across the globe

Recent developments

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BCLP advises McWin-backed L’Osteria on Pizza Pilgrims acquisition
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BCLP Advises Rollover Shareholders in Sale of Golden State Foods
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BCLP advises Prime6 Brands in restructuring and acquisition
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BCLP receives diversity, equity and inclusion award from McDonald’s Corporation
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BCLP Partner Quoted in ‘Food Matters Live’ on Innovative Agtech Startups
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Ocado Group and Groupe Casino complete agreements to extend partnership
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BCLP advises Ocado Group on its proposed acquisition of Myrmex Inc.
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BCLP advises banks on financing of development of wine tourism for Château Léognan in Gironde
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Partner Interviewed on BFM TV on Liability of Food Companies Amid Scandals
Clients grow with us from start-ups to billion-dollar enterprises.

Businesses like Bayer and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association have partnered with us for decades. Clients value the “meaningful and collaborative relationships” we share with them, and our “keen interest in commercial priorities and strategic direction” (client quote, The Legal 500 2023). 

These connections put us at the heart of the industry, allowing us to adapt and influence positive change as the landscape evolves. By staying ahead of industry shifts, we provide clients with a unique perspective on their challenges, crafting intelligent solutions tailored to their needs. In doing so, we give them the confidence to navigate uncertainty and change.

Our clients operate globally, and so do we.

Whatever our clients’ challenges, and wherever they’re based, we’ve got a team ready to help. Clients have partnered with us on international deals in over 45 countries—from managing international registration transfers to navigating IP rights and drawing up complex manufacturing and licensing agreements. 

Whether our clients need advice on international distribution agreements, support with forming US start-ups, or guidance on sustainable agriculture in the EU, our global teams deliver tailored, impactful solutions.

With lawyers spanning six continents, our advice accounts for local nuances most lawyers would overlook—giving our clients the confidence to grow and innovate. 

Clients partner with us across the entire food chain.

They trust us for our expertise and results. In the past year alone, we have advised over 100 clients on more than 200 transactions, including some of the most complex and high-profile matters in the sector. This includes representing the rollover shareholders in the sale of Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the food service industry.

Our commitment to delivering exceptional value to clients has earned us industry-wide recognition. PitchBook ranks us among the top 25 most active venture capital law firms, while Chambers Global Market Leaders 2024 awarded us a Band 2 ranking in Agribusiness. 

And it doesn’t stop there. Our partners care about the future of the industry and many come with direct backgrounds in the industry. They’ve listened to client challenges over decades, and this helps them lead conversations on emerging trends, anticipate industry shifts, and influence best practices.

By partnering with us, clients don’t just get top-tier legal advice; they unlock access to cutting-edge insights from lawyers who are shaping the future of their industry.

Clients grow with us from start-ups to billion-dollar enterprises.

Businesses like Bayer and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association have partnered with us for decades. Clients value the “meaningful and collaborative relationships” we share with them, and our “keen interest in commercial priorities and strategic direction” (client quote, The Legal 500 2023). 

These connections put us at the heart of the industry, allowing us to adapt and influence positive change as the landscape evolves. By staying ahead of industry shifts, we provide clients with a unique perspective on their challenges, crafting intelligent solutions tailored to their needs. In doing so, we give them the confidence to navigate uncertainty and change.

Our clients operate globally, and so do we.

Whatever our clients’ challenges, and wherever they’re based, we’ve got a team ready to help. Clients have partnered with us on international deals in over 45 countries—from managing international registration transfers to navigating IP rights and drawing up complex manufacturing and licensing agreements. 

Whether our clients need advice on international distribution agreements, support with forming US start-ups, or guidance on sustainable agriculture in the EU, our global teams deliver tailored, impactful solutions.

With lawyers spanning six continents, our advice accounts for local nuances most lawyers would overlook—giving our clients the confidence to grow and innovate. 

Clients partner with us across the entire food chain.

They trust us for our expertise and results. In the past year alone, we have advised over 100 clients on more than 200 transactions, including some of the most complex and high-profile matters in the sector. This includes representing the rollover shareholders in the sale of Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the food service industry.

Our commitment to delivering exceptional value to clients has earned us industry-wide recognition. PitchBook ranks us among the top 25 most active venture capital law firms, while Chambers Global Market Leaders 2024 awarded us a Band 2 ranking in Agribusiness. 

And it doesn’t stop there. Our partners care about the future of the industry and many come with direct backgrounds in the industry. They’ve listened to client challenges over decades, and this helps them lead conversations on emerging trends, anticipate industry shifts, and influence best practices.

By partnering with us, clients don’t just get top-tier legal advice; they unlock access to cutting-edge insights from lawyers who are shaping the future of their industry.

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Dec 01, 2025

Keep It Clean! – Whistleblowing in the Food and Agribusiness sector

In the food and agribusiness industry, trust is everything. Whether you're growing it, packing it, or selling it, your reputation rides on safety, ethics, and transparency. That’s where whistleblowing comes in, and why employers need to be ready. Whistleblowers help uncover issues that could harm public health, violate laws, or damage your brand. If someone in your organization speaks up, it’s not just a legal matter- it’s a leadership and reputational moment.
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Jun 02, 2023

Paris Antitrust & Distribution Newsletter - June 2023

The following articles present a brief summary of topics of interest specific to French law which apply to French and foreign companies in the food, beverage and agriculture sector, when products are marketed in France These articles provide a broad overview of some of the key issues that may arise and do not constitute legal advice. The points addressed in these articles may be subject to further analysis by BCLP teams.

Discover our latest insights

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Dec 01, 2025
Keep It Clean! – Whistleblowing in the Food and Agribusiness sector
In the food and agribusiness industry, trust is everything. Whether you're growing it, packing it, or selling it, your reputation rides on safety, ethics, and transparency. That’s where whistleblowing comes in, and why employers need to be ready. Whistleblowers help uncover issues that could harm public health, violate laws, or damage your brand. If someone in your organization speaks up, it’s not just a legal matter- it’s a leadership and reputational moment.
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Sep 26, 2025
Increased Scrutiny of Crop Inputs: USDA Announcement Signals a Renewed Partnership with DOJ Antitrust Enforcement
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Dec 09, 2024
President-elect Trump’s Pick to Lead DOJ’s Antitrust Division Signals Continued Aggressive Big Tech and Agriculture Enforcement
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Oct 23, 2024
SDNY Chief Judge Holds that Stand-alone Website Is Not a Place of Public Accommodation
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Jun 02, 2023
Paris Antitrust & Distribution Newsletter - June 2023
The following articles present a brief summary of topics of interest specific to French law which apply to French and foreign companies in the food, beverage and agriculture sector, when products are marketed in France These articles provide a broad overview of some of the key issues that may arise and do not constitute legal advice. The points addressed in these articles may be subject to further analysis by BCLP teams.
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May 12, 2022
Supplemental Information on Dietary Supplements: Federal Proposal Aims to Establish Mandatory Dietary Supplement Database
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May 06, 2022
Year in Review: 2021 Food, Beverage & Supplement Litigation Round-Up
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Mar 23, 2022
Ninth Circuit Upholds The Injunction Against New Cal. Prop. 65 Acrylamide Cases
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Mar 09, 2022
It’s Getting Hot in Here: FDA Clears Food Products from Gene-Edited Heat Tolerant Beef Cattle
"BCLP has a team that brings together many different disciplines, and the team works well together to provide a complete solution for the client."

Chambers Global Market Leaders, Agribusiness, 2025

"BCLP has a team that brings together many different disciplines, and the team works well together to provide a complete solution for the client."

Chambers Global Market Leaders, Agribusiness, 2025

"Excellent law firm, with excellent client service and a deep bench. With their geographical presence, and calibre of lawyers, they are a great partner for us."

Chambers 2021

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