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Steptoe LLP

Regulatory: Agro/Food

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Steptoe LLP

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Regulatory: Agro/Food - Europe-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Steptoe is a highly experienced law 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 ECHA Board of Appeal relating to REACH and substance classifications. The law firm also assists with non-contentious matters such as biocide regulations. Steptoe additionally offers expertise in advising on compliance questions relating to food contact materials and safety issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Steptoe represented DSM Nutritional Products before the ECHA Board of Appeal.

Strengths

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  • Steptoe has deep expertise in EU regulatory affairs. They provide rigorous legal analysis backed by jurisprudence and regulatory guidance.

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  • Steptoe is expert. They are able to give an overview about risk, advantages and constraints. They are always available to support, mainly in crucial moments.

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  • Steptoe has insight into legislative trends and upcoming regulatory changes and the ability to facilitate dialogue at the right decision-making levels.

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  • Steptoe has a strong regulatory understanding and the ability to assist promptly with matters as they come up.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ruxandra Cana
    Ruxandra Cana

    Ruxandra Cana

    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.

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  • Darren Abrahams
    Darren Abrahams

    Darren Abrahams

    Darren Abrahams advises clients on regulatory matters related to food and environmental law. This includes advising on the Biocidal Products Regulation, CLP and REACH. He also assists clients with the defence of products and plant protection.

    • Darren combines an irreproachable responsiveness with a continuously high service level.

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    • Darren is a super lawyer, and I love working with him.

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    • Darren is the main expert on chemical law in the EU and UK. He shows deep understanding of intricate EU regulatory frameworks, and he is able to interpret scientific data and regulatory nuances.

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    • Darren Abrahams has integrity and is an excellent litigator.

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    • Darren Abrahams is very knowledgeable in the field, and I get the feeling that he really knows what he's doing.

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  • Eléonore Mullier
    Eléonore Mullier

    Eléonore Mullier

    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 in representing clients before the ECHA Board of Appeal.

    • Eléonore Mullier is a regulatory expert who is helping us with all compliance matters.

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