Leading Adviser Awards 2020

Acquisition International - Leading Adviser 2020 73 Acquisition International - Issue 1 2021 101 Dec20255 ocated in Munich, Gerstberger l Products & Law can offer legal advice and representation, combined with additional scientific expertise covering a broad range of products that accompany our everyday lives. To start, Ina begins by providing us with a brief overview of the firm and offers more insight into its clientele. “Gerstberger l Products & Law typically specialises in providing regulatory, advertising/unfair competition and contractual advice to companies marketing food, feed, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, biocides and consumer goods. The firm can offer a one-stop-shop legal solution all around new product development, product marketing and distribution. “Regarding our clientele, they are regularly represented in court proceedings before the civil court but also before the administrative courts and in criminal and administrative offence proceedings. Working with a domestic and international audience, clients usually come to me by a recommendation or via my website.” As an expert in food and drink legal matters, Ina believes her determination and knowledge is what separates herself from other lawyers in her field. Having recently found success in Acquisition International’s Leading Adviser 2020 where she was recognised as the Leading Specialist Food and Drink Lawyer of the Year, Germany, believes that it her drive to constantly refresh her knowledge, how she helps to shape current developments and to pass that information on to others as lecturer at University courses and international conferences are factors which enables her to stand out from her peers in the industry. “In addition to my legal expertise, clients also benefit from my know- how in biochemistry (intermediate diploma), which I combine with my solution-oriented approach to provide optimal advice on all aspects of product development and marketing. This is of practical relevance, for instance, when it comes to finding the optimal product group for a product, to accompanying the regulatory approval of substances, products or claims or to developing and communicating appropriate measures in product liability and recall cases. One further unique selling point is that I am independent, so I’m not a competitor for many other major international law firms that hire me for support.” Regarding the internal culture in place, with a flat hierarchy and only a small team to call upon, all employees have to be versatile, as Ina points out. L Founded in 2019, Gerstberger l Products & Law was established out of the conviction that proven legal work in product law needs two things above all else, professional excellence and experience. Recently, we caught up with Dr. Ina Gerstberger to find out more about Gerstberger l Products & Law and the award-winning services they provide. Professional Excellence “Thanks to a lean organisational structure, we are able to keep any costs to a minimum and still meet client expectations through the support and flexibility of the team.” Looking ahead to what the future holds, Gerstberger l Products & Law hopes to further expand the business by bringing more talented individuals to join the extraordinary team. Bringing the interview to a close, Ina signs off by highlighting the firm’s approach to recruiting new talent, as well as envisioning what the future holds for Gerstberger l Products & Law going forward. “Currently, we use LinkedIn and universities to place our job adverts. However, long term we would like to branch out to other platforms to help grow the office and further expand the business in the years to come.” Company: Gerstberger l Products & Law Contact: Dr. Ina Gerstberger Website: www.productsandlaw.de Leading Specialist Food and Drink Lawyer of the Year, Germany

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