New York, March 6, 2008—Shearman & Sterling is representing Greek foods company Vivartia in its first US acquisition, a purchase of Nonni’s Food Company.

Vivartia is the leading food company in Greece and one of the largest in Europe, reaching consumers in 30 countries. Nonni’s is North America’s leading manufacturer and supplier of biscotti cookies and other specialty baked good products, including bagel chips, pita chips, melba toast, crackers, croutons and bread crumbs.

Principal attorneys involved in the transaction are partner Stephen Besen (NY-MA), Shirin Tang (NY-MA), Sayo Kondo (NY-MA), Gaurav Sud (NY-MA) and Tait Svenson (NY-MA). Other lawyers involved in the transaction are partner Don J. Lonczak (NY-TX), Mark Beatty (NY-ECEB), Molly Stark (NY-ECEB), Samuel Waxman (NY-IP), Sharon Herman (NY-IP), Jeffrey Salinger (NY-PR), Jason Pratt (NY-PR), Jessica Kramer (NY-PR) and Patrick Valenti (DC-TX).

For additional information contact:
Ron Brandsdorfer | New York | T +1.212.848.5081 |