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Regulatory: Environment - Europe-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Mayer Brown has a strong practice with well-respected environmental offerings in the UK and Brussels. The law firm represents consortiums and corporate clients in challenges before the ECHA Board of Appeal relating to substance evaluations and data sharing rules under REACH. It additionally advises clients on CLP regulation and sustainability, including the impact of the European Green Deal. Its lawyers routinely act for clients from the energy, cosmetics and chemicals sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Mayer Brown advised BASF on an appeal before the Board of Appeal of ECHA against the ECHA’s decision on a substance evaluation reagrding DPHP.

Strengths

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  • I appreciate Mayer Brown's availability and timely responses. I appreciate that there is a certain understanding of the history of the association so things can happen quickly, which is very important.

    Regulatory: Environment respondentEurope

  • Mayer Brown has a deep understanding of environmental law and an understanding of company needs and strategic thinking.

    Regulatory: Environment respondentEurope

  • Mayer Brown has a deep specialisation in chemical legislation, superior client experience, a strong reputation and track record, and a unique firm culture and talent set.

    Regulatory: Environment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jean-Philippe Montfort
    Jean-Philippe Montfort

    Jean-Philippe Montfort

    Jean-Philippe Montfort is active on matters concerning chemical regulations, including REACH and CLP. He also assists clients with litigation before the ECHA Board of Appeal and the EU General Court.

    • Jean-Philippe Montfort has a very good understanding of associations and their management, and the political aspects that are involved. He adds global experience to his advice.

      Regulatory: Environment respondentEurope

    • Jean-Philippe Montfort is a superb trial lawyer. He is incredibly effective, especially in oral argument.

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  • Pavlina Chopova-Lepretre
    Pavlina Chopova-Lepretre

    Pavlina Chopova-Lepretre

    Pavlina Chopova-Leprêtre is a strong practitioner with excellent experience in litigation before the European Court of Justice. Her expertise covers chemical and environmental regulation.

    • Pavlina Chopova-Leprêtre is very clear in her explanations and makes good suggestions.

      Regulatory: Environment respondentEurope

    • Pavlina Chopova-Leprêtre does excellent work on some complex scientific topics.

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