How The Food Law Firm Became Part of the Leadership Table
Expanding fast, Open Range Beef turned to The Food Law Firm for immediate, industry-savvy legal counsel.
“It felt like you were part of our internal leadership team.”
The Challenge
Open Range Beef, one of the largest organic grass-fed beef suppliers and processors in the United States, was expanding rapidly. The company faced complex supplier agreements, USDA requirements, and the acquisition of a major processing facility in New York—all at the same time. Open Range Beef required immediate guidance on contract reviews and risk management to ensure deals progressed smoothly without delays.
Our Approach
We joined Open Range Beef’s leadership team as outside general counsel through our GC-as-a-Service subscription.
- Integrated seamlessly with executives to provide day-to-day counsel.
- Reviewed and negotiated supplier contracts, labour issues, and trademarks.
- Delivered contract reviews and urgent answers within hours, eliminating the need for outside counsel.
Key Win
During renegotiation with Open Range Beef’s largest supplier, we identified an attempted fixed-price trap that would have locked the company into a year-long beef supply at unfavourable terms.
Our swift analysis preserved pricing flexibility, protected margins, and safeguarded Open Range Beef’s most critical customer relationship.
Results
- 20% lower legal spend compared to hourly outside firms.
- Immediate access to seasoned food-industry counsel.
- Significantly reduced contract-related risk and stronger vendor relationships.
“If you’re a food company leader, you should hire this team because they deliver fast, practical legal solutions tailored to the unique demands of the food industry.”