Europe Guide 2026 : Europe-wide
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Provided by Keller and Heckman LLP
Keller and Heckman’s Brussels team of multilingual attorneys, scientists, and regulatory affairs experts advises clients conducting business in the European Union (EU) on the full spectrum of European food and feed, food packaging, chemicals, biocides, product safety, environmental laws and regulations, privacy, data security, and technology law. With an in-house scientific staff, we understand the legal, scientific, and commercial challenges that our clients face.
We are leading practitioners and recognized scientific experts from a multitude of different jurisdictions consisting of English, French, Dutch, Spanish, and Czech native speakers. Our Brussels team is closely integrated with Keller and Heckman’s Washington DC, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Boulder offices and regularly work on projects with colleagues in these offices.
Our team regularly advises clients on the practical handling of “mutual recognition” between Member States, and on the applicability of national legislation to market products throughout the EU. We also have close working relationships with officials in international organizations, such as the Codex Alimentarius Commission and the World Health Organization (WHO)
With clients that demand the highest quality legal and scientific advice, our reputation is based on our ability to deliver legal solutions in some of the most novel and challenging areas of scientific and commercial innovation and development.
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Keller and Heckman maintains a leading food and agriculture practice with impressive experience in advising clients on food safety regulations. The law firm also assists with market access for novel food items and coordination with the EFSA. The firm additionally assists clients with environmental regulatory advice, offering notable expertise in matters concerning the Biocidal Products Regulation and sustainable products.
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Keller comes with a very structured approach, knowing what was necessary and where the gaps where, but also bringing a positive collaboration between the team.
The people we work with at Keller and Heckman often have a chemistry background, which is very helpful.
Keller provides very thorough answers linked to relevant legislation. They also help interpret the legislation. They have experience with the regulators, and that is particularly good for us.
Keller and Heckman provides attention to detail, close monitoring and interpretation of complex EU rules.
Keller is speedy, which is critical, and their attention to detail is great. They have experts with law degrees, but also subject expertise for some of these very technical consultations.
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Craig Simpson is based in Brussels. He is a seasoned practitioner who has a stellar reputation for his work on regulatory matters concerning food, feed and product safety matters for notable clients.
Craig Simpson is thorough, and he is very confident in his answers.
Craig Simpson has a lot of experience and incredible knowledge. He also has common sense, and is balanced person who understands business and policy-making.
Craig is a very experienced and competent lawyer with a fast understanding of business needs and an efficient, hands-on approach.
Hazel O'Keeffe advises clients on compliance with EU food regulations, including food contact materials.
Hazel O'Keeffe is an absolute star and straight to the point. She is a true leader.
We can rely on Hazel to give us the right advice when we need to make some choices.
Hazel O'Keeffe has a lot of knowledge on all the regulation for EU countries.
Rachida Semail is very diligent and prioritises.
Rachida Semail is a very talented consultant with extensive experience in this field. She always provides high-quality answers.
Regulatory: Agro/Food
Regulatory: Agro/Food
Regulatory: Agro/Food
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Hazel O'Keeffe
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