Founded in Paris in 1920, Gide is a leading international law firm with 12 offices spread throughout the world.
Gide is physically present in six regions of the world, with 11 offices, enabling it to act on cases globally.
Rules pertaining to the protection of consumers considerably influence the trade practices of companies, particularly in the Business-to-Consumer sector. To assist its clients, Gide calls upon its specialist teams to provide expert advice.
Gide has developed an in-depth knowledge of consumer protection regulations. This experience relates both to disputes concerning unfair contractual provisions and essential product qualities.
We act regularly for undertakings in the food and pharmaceutical industries in relation to the market launch of regulated products, especially as regards problem scenarios concerning dangerous or defective products and the regulations on labelling.
We also advise clients on all types of issues concerning the content, market launch and market withdrawal of consumer staple or mass market products, including the procedures for large-scale recall of defective food products in consultation with the competent local authorities and the European Commission.
Gide enjoys long-standing and far-reaching experience of sales promotions and advertising law. We deal with issues relating to:
