{"id":48,"date":"2022-09-30T22:53:53","date_gmt":"2022-10-01T03:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcguirewoods.com\/services\/industries\/food-beverage\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T16:54:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T21:54:12","slug":"food-beverage","status":"publish","type":"industry","link":"https:\/\/www.mcguirewoods.com\/services\/industries\/food-beverage\/","title":{"rendered":"Food &amp; Beverage"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id48_3200ba-9f{margin-top:-80px;}.kb-row-layout-id48_3200ba-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id48_3200ba-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id48_3200ba-9f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column48_ed9401-23\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_955816-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_955816-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_955816-c7\"]{margin-bottom:32px;font-size:3rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-family:Inter;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_955816-c7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_955816-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_955816-c7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_955816-c7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_955816-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_955816-c7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_955816-c7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_955816-c7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_955816-c7\"]{font-size:2.5rem;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading48_955816-c7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_955816-c7\">Food &amp; Beverage<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_b2d872-6e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_b2d872-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_b2d872-6e\"]{font-size:1.25rem;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_b2d872-6e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_b2d872-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_b2d872-6e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_b2d872-6e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_b2d872-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_b2d872-6e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading48_b2d872-6e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_b2d872-6e\">McGuireWoods\u2019 food and beverage team provides comprehensive services domestically and internationally on matters such as food safety and regulatory issues, litigation, and mergers and acquisitions. Chambers USA, the definitive guide to leading lawyers, ranks McGuireWoods\u2019 food and beverage team one of the top practices in the country. 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_f940c0-29, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_f940c0-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_f940c0-29\"]{margin-bottom:30px;font-size:1.25rem;font-style:normal;color:#003b5c;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_f940c0-29 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_f940c0-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_f940c0-29\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_f940c0-29 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_f940c0-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_f940c0-29\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading48_f940c0-29 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_f940c0-29\">The team counsels companies that produce, distribute, or sell food and beverages, as well as businesses that deal with those companies worldwide. We represent manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, processors, brewers, vintners, bottlers, packers, farmers, storage holders and brokers. We:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items48_cb1821-50:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items48_cb1821-50 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items48_cb1821-50 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items48_cb1821-50 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:6px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items48_cb1821-50 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items48_cb1821-50 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items48_cb1821-50 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap 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d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">handle product recalls and litigate food safety cases;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_e6f0ae-81 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_e6f0ae-81\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">defend consumer class labeling claims;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_d0652b-73 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_d0652b-73\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">provide regulatory compliance counseling;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_eece29-6c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_eece29-6c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">assist with FDA inspections and respond to FDA Form 483s;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_259c7a-2e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_259c7a-2e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">obtain land on which to build facilities;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_7e0807-13 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_7e0807-13\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">investigate employee complaints, labor relations and OSHA concerns;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_9ff4d2-59 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_9ff4d2-59\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">negotiate complex commercial agreements along the supply chain;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_5d13dd-4f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_5d13dd-4f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">advise on antitrust concerns;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_3a1374-e4 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_3a1374-e4\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">advise on air &amp; water rights, permitting and state and federal environmental concerns;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_1d1946-30 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_1d1946-30\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">assist with large technology and business process outsourcing transactions;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_ea191b-63 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_ea191b-63\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">represent buyers and sellers in M&amp;A transactions;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_0b31b3-c2 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_0b31b3-c2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">advise on business matters, such as corporate formation and structuring, intellectual property rights, employment, ERISA and data privacy; and<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_ead728-6e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-48_ead728-6e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">provide general securities advice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_728472-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_728472-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_728472-31\"]{margin-bottom:30px;font-size:1.25rem;font-style:normal;color:#003b5c;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_728472-31 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_728472-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_728472-31\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_728472-31 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_728472-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_728472-31\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading48_728472-31 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_728472-31\">Our practice draws resources from varied backgrounds to best support our clients in their specific industries. We have groups dedicated to representing the particular needs of companies in the retail, manufacturing, wholesale\/distribution, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage sectors. Team members include former general and deputy general counsel at large domestic and international food enterprises, former state and federal prosecutors, and legal counsel at major financial institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_34519e-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_34519e-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_34519e-c1\"]{margin-bottom:30px;font-size:1.25rem;font-style:normal;color:#003b5c;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_34519e-c1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_34519e-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_34519e-c1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_34519e-c1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_34519e-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_34519e-c1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading48_34519e-c1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_34519e-c1\">We advise clients on how to comply with rules set by agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We also represent businesses and individuals in FDA Office of Criminal Investigation (OCI), USDA and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) litigation.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_268bb9-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_268bb9-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_268bb9-d0\"]{margin-bottom:30px;font-size:1.25rem;font-style:normal;color:#003b5c;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_268bb9-d0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_268bb9-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_268bb9-d0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_268bb9-d0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_268bb9-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_268bb9-d0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading48_268bb9-d0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_268bb9-d0\">Our multidepartmental and cross-functional team represents corporations in corporate regulatory compliance, commercial and supply chain negotiations, disputes, and litigation focused on food safety issues and corporate transactions. These include securities, financing, franchising, intellectual property, M&amp;A, joint ventures, business reorganizations, bankruptcy and creditors\u2019 rights, immigration, labor and employment, employee benefits, supply chain, real estate, environmental, antitrust, sponsorships, and technology and outsourcing.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_c51e7c-29, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_c51e7c-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_c51e7c-29\"]{margin-bottom:30px;font-size:1.25rem;font-style:normal;color:#003b5c;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_c51e7c-29 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_c51e7c-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_c51e7c-29\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_c51e7c-29 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading48_c51e7c-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_c51e7c-29\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading48_c51e7c-29 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading48_c51e7c-29\">We also work closely with our wholly-owned subsidiary, McGuireWoods Consulting, whose members assist food and beverage clients with site selection; economic development incentives (including tax credits and grants); state and federal government relations; and building grassroots support for public policy objectives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id48_40d15b-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id48_40d15b-af > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id48_40d15b-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var(--wp--style--global--content-size);padding-top:64px;padding-bottom:64px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id48_40d15b-af > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id48_40d15b-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:32px;padding-left:32px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id48_40d15b-af > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:40px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:20px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id48_40d15b-af alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns 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