Regulatory: Agro/Food | Europe

Covington & Burling hosts an array of impressive regulatory teams offering a strong grasp of the environment, agriculture and food sectors. It is further noted for its expertise advising on public policy. The law firm represents clients in novel EU environmental regulations including the Directive on Single-Use Plastic Products, as well as EU emissions trading and REACH authorisations. Covington further 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 for international associations on Brexit-related matters, the impact of COVID-19 and advising clients on the European Green Deal.

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 further advises on compliance frameworks relating to the Biocidal Products Regulation.

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 is additionally active for food retailers and manufacturers on marketing strategy, launches and product recalls.

Keller and Heckman maintains a leading food and agriculture practice with impressive experience advising clients on food safety regulations. The law firm further assists with market access for novel food items and coordination with the EFSA. The firm also assists clients with environmental regulatory advice, offering notable expertise in matters concerning Biocidal Products Regulation and sustainable products.

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