Morgan Lewis offers legal counsel that allows culinary visionaries to transform their gastronomic dreams into thriving enterprises. From farm to table, our legal solutions are designed to cover every aspect of our client’s culinary enterprise.
Serving Up Success
We leverage decades of industry-specific experience to structure deals that optimize value and assuage risk. We advise on:
- Complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and private equity investments
- Developing franchising models and brand licensing agreements
- Liquor licensing, zoning regulations, and other sector-specific compliance matters
Safeguarding Culinary Treasures
In an industry where uniqueness is paramount, we are committed to protecting the intellectual assets that define our clients' brands. Our experience covers:
- Strategic trademark registration and vigilant brand protection
- Safeguarding trade secrets and proprietary information, including recipes and the like
- Addressing emerging data privacy concerns and cybersecurity challenges
Navigating the Regulatory Feast
As the regulatory landscape evolves, we keep our clients at the forefront of compliance by advising on:
- Food safety standards, labeling requirements, and FDA regulations
- Employment policies and labor compliance protocols
- Negotiating favorable commercial leases and securing necessary zoning permits
Dish-by-Dish Dispute Resolution
Our litigators resolve disputes and defend litigation spanning the full spectrum of industry-related claims, such as:
- Class action lawsuits involving consumer protection, advertising controversy, and product liability
- Franchise disputes and termination proceedings
- Insurance recovery for business interruptions and other covered losses
- Commercial conflicts with suppliers, vendors, and industry partners
- Intellectual property infringement lawsuits