Agribusiness

Agriculture is a major contributor to many economies.  Around the world, agriculture has changed drastically in the last 50 years and it continues to change. Farmers and agribusinesses face complex legal issues and they look to find creative and cutting-edge solutions to those issues. They need lawyers who understand the industry.  The agribusiness professionals at Lex Mundi member firms understand the complexity and changing trends of agribusiness law. 

Through its extensive network of practitioners in 160 leading member law firms in more than 100 countries, member firm lawyers of the Lex Mundi Agribusiness group provide clients with high-quality and cost-effective advice whenever and wherever agribusiness  related issues arise.  With their understanding of the farming industry and experience advising companies that grow, process and distribute food products, the group is best able to serve clients and resolve clients' legal needs.

Our experience allows us to advise clients on a wide range of legal matters affecting the agricultural industry, including:

• Securitization of receivables in agriculture
• Financial and capital markets  instruments used in the agricultural business
• Production insurance
• Commodity trading instruments
• Sector-specific mergers & acquisitions advice
• Rural land acquisition and leasing
• Environmental laws and licensing
• Sanitary and phytosanitary regulations on production, marketing and sales
  International trade regulations and disputes

The Lex Mundi Agribusiness group represents:

• Farm organizations
• Family farmers
• Businesses engaged in farm-related projects
• Producers and producer organizations
• Animal health organizations
• Food processing companies
• Biotechnology organizations
• Crop protection agencies
• Commodity groups
• Fruit growers and wineries
• Financial institutions dedicated to the agribusiness sector
  

No matter the scope of your legal needs, you can count on receiving knowledgeable, value-based, priority service from the Agribusiness group.  When your organization’s legal needs move beyond agribusiness issues, lawyers in the group can connect you to the additional advice, expertise and support you might need from their full-service commercial law firms.