Ranking tables
Regulatory: Agro/Food | Europe
Europe-wide
Rankings overview for Departments
Spotlight
- Aude Mahy DALDEWOLF5 Years Ranked
- Brian Kelly Covington & Burling LLP9 Years Ranked
- Darren Abrahams Steptoe LLP17 Years Ranked
- Denis Waelbroeck Ashurst19 Years Ranked
- Hazel O'Keeffe Keller and Heckman LLP2 Years Ranked
- Irene Antypas Ashurst9 Years Ranked
- Jacqueline Mailly Hogan Lovells International LLP3 Years Ranked
- Katia Merten-Lentz Food Law Science & Partners8 Years Ranked
- Maree Gallagher Covington & Burling LLP1 Years Ranked
- Nicolas Carbonnelle Bird & Bird2 Years Ranked
- Philippe de Jong ALTIUS16 Years Ranked
- Rachida Semail Keller and Heckman LLP4 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Spotlight
- AshurstRegulatory: Agro/Food2025 | Spotlight | 12 Years Ranked
Ashurst acts for global agrochemical manufacturers and industry associations. The law firm frequently assists clients regarding regulatory restrictions on crop protection substances and sustainable pesticide management projects. It also assists with files relating to the classification of chemical products under EU regulations. Ashurst additionally advises clients from the manufacturing industries on GMO regulations and food packaging and additives.
- Covington & Burling LLPRegulatory: Agro/Food2025 | Spotlight | 12 Years Ranked
Covington & Burling hosts an array of impressive regulatory teams offering a strong grasp of the environment, agriculture and food sectors. It is also noted for its expertise in advising on public policy. It represents clients in novel EU environmental regulations including the Directive on Single-Use Plastic Products, as well as EU emissions trading and REACH authorisations. It also acts for food producers and retailers on food safety requirements and advertising regulations. The law firm also benefits from a pre-eminent public policy team, with Brussels-based team members representing clients in their engagement with EU institutions regarding legislative developments, while teams in London advise on UK policy and engagement. It is frequently active on ESG policy and on the European Green Deal for international associations and pharma and tech companies.
- Fieldfisher (Belgium)Regulatory: Agro/Food2025 | Spotlight | 2 Years Ranked
Fieldfisher has a renowned offering in Brussels acting for international chemical companies, industrial bodies and research laboratories. The law firm represents clients in litigious matters concerning ECHA product evaluations and data sharing disputes, as well as non-contentious advisory mandates, such as REACH and CLP regulations. It also advises on compliance frameworks relating to the Biocidal Products Regulation.
- Hogan LovellsRegulatory: Agro/Food2025 | Spotlight | 14 Years Ranked
Hogan Lovells has a strong international outfit with teams across Europe advising on a range of regulatory matters. Its lawyers advise multinational food companies on food labelling and nutritional claims. It also acts for food retailers and manufacturers on marketing strategy, launches and product recalls.
- Keller and Heckman LLPRegulatory: Agro/Food2025 | Spotlight | 12 Years Ranked
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 co-ordination 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.
- Steptoe LLPRegulatory: Agro/Food2025 | Spotlight | 9 Years Ranked
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.