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Regulatory: Environment - 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Steptoe represented LAT NITROGEN PIESTERITZ, Cornerstone Chemical Company, Grupa Azoty Zakłady Azotowe Puławy, OCI Nitrogen and Methanol Holdings in an action for annulment before the General Court of the EU against the European Chemicals Agency’s decision to identify melamine as a Substance of Very High Concern under the EU REACH Regulation. 

Strengths

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I have very good experiences working with Steptoe. I am impressed by its level of service.

Regulatory: Environment respondent
Europe

Steptoe has a lot of experts with very deep knowledge who do strategic work for us.

Regulatory: Environment respondent
Europe

I enjoy everything about working with Steptoe. Its lawyers are always very prompt and pleasant and stick to deadlines.

Regulatory: Environment respondent
Europe

The team at Steptoe is really fast and provides us with concise support and clear recommendations.

Regulatory: Environment respondent
Europe

We are very happy with Steptoe. Its lawyers are competent and reliable.

Regulatory: Environment respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Ruxandra Cana
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Ruxandra Cana
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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.

I would recommend Ruxandra Cana. She is an analytical lawyer who can see the big picture.

Ruxandra Cana is a passionate lawyer and is great to communicate with.

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Darren Abrahams
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Darren Abrahams
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Darren Abrahams advises clients on regulatory matters related to food and environmental law. This includes advising on the Biocidal Products Regulation, REACH and plant protection.

Darren Abrahams does a super job for us. He is truly fantastic to work with even when the odds are not in our favour.

I rate Darren Abrahams highly. He has the rare quality of giving you honest and accurate legal advice, particularly on your chances of success.

Darren Abrahams has a lot of experience and takes a pragmatic view of things. He is always looking for a solution that works for all of us.

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Eléonore Mullier
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Eléonore Mullier
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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.

I can only say positive things about Eléonore Mullier. She is a great expert who has good ideas.

Eléonore Mullier communicates well, is clear and to the point and thinks outside the box.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Steptoe LLP

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Regulatory: Agro/Food
Darren Abrahams
Darren Abrahams
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Regulatory: Environment
Ruxandra Cana
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Ruxandra Cana
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Darren Abrahams
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Darren Abrahams
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Eléonore Mullier
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Eléonore Mullier
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