ATLANTA (October 17, 2025) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is pleased to announce that the Firm is representing Italian animal nutrition firm Vetagro in its expansion into the United States. The company recently broke ground on a new production and distribution facility at Mistletoe Hall Commerce-Business Park in Easton, Maryland. Expected to open in July 2026, the facility will serve as Vetagro’s first full-scale U.S. manufacturing facility. The facility will strengthen Vetagro’s service to the North American livestock and dairy markets.
The Smith Gambrell legal team was led by Martin Guizzardi, Counsel in the Corporate Practice and the Deputy Leader of the Italian Practice. The firm advised Vetagro in a number of areas including corporate and commercial contracts (Nicola Fiordalisi, Head of the Italian Practice), labor and employment relations (Matthew Clarke, Co-Chair of the Firm’s Labor & Employment Practice), real estate and construction law (Peter Crofton, Atlanta Section Head of the Construction Law Practice), and immigration law (Laleh Sharifi, Business Immigration Practice Group Leader).
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is a U.S. advisor and serves as outside general counsel for numerous Italian companies and their stakeholders. The Firm’s Italian Practice provides Italian clients conducting business or desiring to establish operations in the U.S. with experience across more than 50 practice areas, coupled with an appreciation for Italian culture and customs, and a commitment to being a trusted advocate. We support Italian companies of all sizes, industries, and sectors to establish, expand, and sustain operations in the U.S. Collaborating closely with local counsel, we also facilitate U.S. companies and individuals looking to invest in or broaden their presence in Italy. To learn more, visit: https://www.sgrlaw.com/practices/italian-practice/
About Vetagro
We are a progressive and science-based company with an Italian heart and an international presence. We have over 40 years of experience in the development and production of feed additives for ruminants, pigs, poultry and aquaculture. Our strong dedication to R&D and biotech engineering has enabled us to pioneer precision microencapsulation technology. Our solutions improve intestinal health, control the unwanted microflora, increase nutrients bioavailability, ultimately optimizing the growth response and productivity of different animal species.
About Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is a full-service, international law firm that advises regional, national and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters. The Firm’s nearly 350 attorneys provide legal counsel in more than 50 specialized practice areas, including corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, aviation, banking, real estate, insurance/reinsurance, construction, employment law, international, and employee benefits and executive compensation. Founded in 1893, Smith Gambrell has 14 domestic and international offices, including Atlanta; Austin; Charlotte; Chicago; Jacksonville; London; Los Angeles; Miami; Milan; Munich; New York; Southampton; Tampa; and Washington, D.C. For more information, please visit: https://www.sgrlaw.com/