Livestock farming is increasingly coming under the spotlight of regulatory, social and economic requirements. Companies in the agricultural, food and feed sectors are faced with complex requirements arising from animal welfare legislation, environmental law, pollution control legislation, building and planning law, as well as food and veterinary regulations. Added to this are new European requirements in the areas of sustainability, animal welfare, supply chain transparency and emissions reduction. For agricultural businesses, operators of livestock facilities, feed companies and processing plants, the legally compliant and economically viable implementation of these requirements is of paramount importance.
The lawyers at GvW advise companies and agricultural businesses on all legal issues relating to livestock farming. Our advice combines regulatory expertise with a practical understanding of the demands of the modern agricultural and food industry. We advise clients on licensing and expansion projects, in their dealings with authorities, and in contentious proceedings and compliance matters throughout the entire value chain.
Advice on animal welfare law and animal husbandry requirements
Support with authorisation and expansion procedures for livestock facilities
Advice on pollution control and environmental law
Legal support for livestock housing construction and modernisation projects
Advice on animal transport, animal health and veterinary law requirements
Support with inspections and proceedings involving regulatory authorities
Advice on feed law and traceability obligations
Support with ESG, sustainability and supply chain requirements
Representation in administrative and court proceedings
Development of compliance and crisis management structures
