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Brian Kelly

Brian Kelly

Europe 2026

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Practice Areas

Brian Kelly is a partner in the London Life Sciences group and also co-chair of Covington's Global Food Industry Group. Mr. Kelly's practice focuses on EU food and drug regulatory law, public and administrative proceedings, internal investigations, European Union law, and product liability and safety.

Mr. Kelly’s advice on general regulatory matters across all sectors includes borderline determinations, food classifications, tissue and stem cell regulation, adverse event and other reporting obligations, manufacturing controls, labeling and promotion, pricing and reimbursement/procurement, product life cycle management (foods and medicines), nanotechnology, and anti-bribery and corruption advice. Mr. Kelly has also been advising on UK and European "Brexit" related issues including tariffs.

Professional Memberships

Digital Health Legal, Editorial Board Member

Personal

College of Law, London, L.P.C., 2005 (Distinction); College of Law, London, G.D.L., 2004 (Commendation); University of Sheffield, B.S., 2000 (Neuroscience, Hons)

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Chambers European Guide

Regulatory: Agro/Food - Europe-wide

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Brian Kelly is co-chair of Covington & Burling's global food industry group. He advises on the regulatory aspects of food and drugs matters, often at the EU level. This includes advising on food ingredients and novel food issues, as well as licensing, advertising and product safety or recall issues.

Ranked Individuals at Covington & Burling LLP (23)

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