Annie O’Connor > DLA Piper > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The regulatory safety, health and environment team at DLA Piper, co-headed by Nick Rock and Teresa Hitchcock, stands out for its work within the waste, chemical, and technology environmental regulation sectors. Key individual Rock often assists clients with handling the environmental health and safety aspects of commercial transactions, disputes and large projects, particularly within the on and off-shore energy and natural resources, chemicals, and technology spheres. Rock is often supported by Annie O’Connor, who advises on a range of issues relating to EU and UK environmental health & safety matters, product and chemicals regulation, ESG and climate change laws.

DLA Piper draws on its global presence to advise leading international clients on product compliance, potential recalls and corporate investigations, and has seen a strong recent uptick in instructions relating to food product labelling and stewardship. Teresa Hitchcock co-heads the international product liability group, and is particularly focused on product safety matters. Nick Rock, who stands out for his proficiency in advising on the EU regulatory aspects of bringing a new product to market, and Annie O’Connor are also key contacts.