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Keller and Heckman’s internationally recognized European Food and Drug Practice focuses on food and feed law and food contact law. These dynamic teams are fully integrated with Keller and Heckman’s offices in the United States (Washington, D.C. and San Francisco) and China (Shanghai). Thanks to Keller and Heckman’s internal organization and the presence of multiple offices, the Food and Drug Practice is a global team, offering clients integrated solutions around the clock. The level of global integration in combination with the specialist legal and technical food & feed law and food contact expertise singles the firm out in the entire EU. It is the reason why multinationals continuously and regularly (almost on daily basis) instruct Keller and Heckman with complex, high-end legal work.

Keller and Heckman is the only law firm in Europe with both a dedicated Food & Feed Law Team (litigation included) and a Food Contact Team – with both lawyers and scientists specialized in those two fields.

The Food & Feed Law and Food Contact Teams are composed of members with different nationalities to serve a wide range of international clients. Together, the team members speak the main languages of the EU.

Chambers Review

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3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Keller and Heckman maintains a leading food and agriculture practice with impressive experience advising clients on food safety regulations. The law firm further assists with market access for novel food items and coordination with the EFSA. The firm also assists clients with environmental regulatory advice, offering notable expertise in matters concerning Biocidal Products Regulation and sustainable products.

Work Highlights

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  • Keller and Heckman advised Avantium Renewable Polymers on compliance matters in relation to various food contact applications.

Strengths

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"The technical and scientific support they offer in addition to their legal advice is unsurpassed."

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"The firm always has the answers to our questions. They provide great support for our request in a timely manner and their availability for meetings is always very good."

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"Keller & Heckman has the international network and presence necessary to assist with questions that go further than the EU."

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Notable Practitioners

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Hazel O'Keeffe
Hazel O'Keeffe
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Hazel O'Keeffe advises clients on compliance with EU food regulations, including a particular focus on food contact materials.

"Hazel replies quickly and communicates information in a way that is accessible to a non-lawyer."

"Hazel is very aware of the commercial implications of the project. She is very approachable and eager to help."

"She is proactive in providing updates that are relevant to our business."

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Rachida Semail
Rachida Semail
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Rachida Semail stands out for her specialised knowledge in food law, including food packaging regulations and food contact substances in the EU.

"Rachida is an expert. She gives good solutions and takes care of the subject matter very carefully."

"Rachida is very attentive to our demands."

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Hazel O'Keeffe
Hazel O'Keeffe
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Rachida Semail
Rachida Semail
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