Regulatory: Agro/Food - Europe-wide
What the team is known for
Ashurst acts for global agrochemical manufacturers and industry associations. The law firm frequently assists clients regarding regulatory restrictions on crop protection substances and sustainable pesticide management projects. It further assists with files relating to the classification of chemical products under EU regulations. Ashurst also advises clients from the manufacturing industries on GMO regulations and food packaging and additives.
Strengths
"We get very fast, robust advice. They are quite proactive and they know our business very well."
Work highlights
Ashurst advised the Maud Tea and Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya on the applicability of EU regulation to the use of certain pesticides outside of the Union.
Notable practitioners
Denis Waelbroeck has considerable experience advising multinational agrochemical producers and industry associations on labelling requirements and pesticides restrictions. He offers additional expertise in contentious cases heard before the ECJ.
Irene Antypas is particularly active in the agrochemical arena, advising on classification and labelling strategy, as well as regulatory compliance regarding crop protection substances. "Irene is a good communicator, well prepared and clear in her legal analysis and case management." "I find her very receptive and she understands what we need very quickly."