Regulatory: Government & Public Affairs
Europe Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
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Covington & Burling hosts an array of impressive regulatory teams offering a strong grasp of the environment, agriculture and food sectors. It is further noted for its expertise advising on public policy. The law firm represents clients in novel EU environmental regulations including the Directive on Single-Use Plastic Products, as well as EU emissions trading and REACH authorisations. Covington further acts for food producers and retailers on food safety requirements and advertising regulations. The law firm also benefits from a pre-eminent public policy team, with Brussels-based team members representing clients in their engagement with EU institutions regarding legislative developments, while teams in London advise on UK policy and engagement. It is frequently active for international associations on Brexit-related matters, the impact of COVID-19 and advising clients on the European Green Deal.
Work Highlights
- Covington & Burling advised the European Chemical Industry Council on the interpretation of EU chemicals legislation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Covington has a lot of expertise and is able to turn around big pieces of work in a relatively short time. The clarity with which they communicate with non-lawyers is also very helpful."
"Their availability has been exceptional and their ability to work with other parties both on and off the record has been amazing."
"The team at Covington has a lot of expertise and is able to turn around big pieces of work in a relatively short time. The clarity with which they communicate with non-lawyers is also very helpful."
"Their availability has been exceptional and their ability to work with other parties both on and off the record has been amazing."
Notable Practitioners
Cándido Garcia Molyneux advises clients on a broad range of environmental matters, including EU chemical law and climate change regulatory issues. His activity includes matters concerning the Directive on Single-Use Plastic Products, as well as REACH classifications.
Brian Kelly is co-chair of the law firm's global food industry group. He advises on the regulatory aspects of food and drugs matters, often at the EU level. This includes advising on food ingredients and novel food issues, as well as licensing, advertising and product safety or recall issues.
"Brian is an excellent lawyer."