Regulatory: Environment
Europe Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 1
Contact number
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Steptoe is a highly experienced firm renowned for advising the chemicals and plant protection sectors on contentious regulatory matters. It frequently advises clients on challenges before the EU courts and the Board of Appeal of ECHA relating to REACH and substance classifications. The law firm further assists with non-contentious matters, such as biocide regulations. Steptoe also offers expertise advising on compliance questions relating to food contact materials and safety issues.
Work Highlights
- Steptoe & Johnson represented Symrise in two cases before the EUCJ arising from the relationship between animal testing requirements under the EU chemicals legislation and the EU cosmetics regulation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very creative people and they give you the confidence to take the next step."
"I like Steptoe's continued intellectual engagement and the willingness to challenge our own legal arguments to strengthen the basis of our overall strategy."
"They always gave sound, comprehensive advice."
"They are very creative people and they give you the confidence to take the next step."
"I like Steptoe's continued intellectual engagement and the willingness to challenge our own legal arguments to strengthen the basis of our overall strategy."
"They always gave sound, comprehensive advice."
Notable Practitioners
Ruxandra Cana focuses her practice on environmental regulatory matters, including chemical law and product regulation. She often represents clients before the CJEU and ECHA Board of Appeal.
Darren Abrahams advises clients on regulatory matters related to food and environmental law. This includes advising on the Biocidal Products Regulation, REACH and plant protection.
"Darren is very knowledgeable of new developments and legal aspects, really understanding the factual background and implementing that when dealing with issues in a highly regulated context."
"Darren is a good communicator. He is someone who takes note of all aspects and tries to come to a discussion rather than a confrontation."
Eléonore Mullier advises on a range of regulatory matters relating to environmental law, particularly concerning chemicals legislation as well as REACH. She has additional experience representing clients before the ECHA Board of Appeals.
Ranked Lawyers at
Steptoe LLP
Europe-wide