Hogan & Hartson's food, drug, medical device, and agriculture practice is one of the most unique, dynamic and comprehensive in the country. Whether the project entails helping a start-up company obtain marketing approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a life-saving therapy; representing a multi-national corporation in a U.S. Department of Justice criminal investigation; counseling a food company on compliance with FDA and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspection, food safety and labeling requirements; or navigating the federal bioterrorism laws; our attorneys and regulatory affairs specialists use their extensive, diverse experience to develop effective solutions to client needs.

Worldwide, we help clients chart a course through complex government regulations — such as European Union (EU) directives, member state laws, and comparable regulations in Asia and South America — so that they can launch products and have a voice in policy formulation in Brussels, Tokyo, Beijing, and other major capitals. Wherever our clients need help, our strength lies not only in our understanding of complex legal requirements, but also our understanding of the industries in which our clients function; our solid working relationships with the government agencies that regulate them; and the legislative committees with jurisdiction over these agencies and the laws they administer.