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Position
I am a Counsel in the competition and EU regulatory department, with over 14 years' experience advising clients on EU regulatory and environmental law (REACH, biocides, pesticides, food additives, WEEE, RoHS, cosmetics, medical devices, etc.), as well as worker protection, product safety and public health.
Career
I have particular expertise in the EU agrochemical and biocidal sectors as well as commodity chemicals. I have been actively involved in the establishment and running of Task Forces and Consortia related to REACH and the Biocidal Products Regulation, and have provided legal support, including data sharing negotiations with third parties.
I have been involved in several cases before the European Courts in Luxembourg and the ECHA Board of Appeal in Helsinki, including the first legal action against ECHA and the first action challenging an inclusion of a substance in the list of substances of very high concern.
I am the author of the article 'Controlled risk and authorisation: SVHC uses with OELVs should be exempt from authorisation' (Chemical Watch Briefing: Expert Focus, December 2012/January 2013, p. 16-17) as well as 'Arrêt Allemagne c. Commission: précisions en matière de sécurité des jouets' (European Journal of Consumer Law, 2015/2, p. 443-449).
I am co-author of Oxford Journal of Environmental Law, October 2009: 'First ECJ Ruling on REACH: Choosing Registration over Exemption Case C-558/07, R (on the application of SPCM SA, CH Erbsloh KG, Lake Chemicals and Minerals Ltd, Hercules Inc.) v Secretary of States for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' and of Revue Européenne du Droit de la Consommation (REDC) 2009/4: 'Les possibilités de recours contre une norme technique dans l’Union européenne'.
I am also a regular speaker at conferences on REACH and biocides.
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Testimonials
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‘The team demonstrates thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, including Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, as retained in UK law, and guidance from the HSE and CRD. Comfort engaging with technical data, including toxicology, environmental fate and residues, positions them well for cases where science and law intersect.’
‘Proven capability in managing disputes against regulators. They are well placed to manage the regulatory divergence between the UK and EU.’
‘I found the individuals I worked with at Fieldfisher to be friendly, professional and approachable. What stood out most was their ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and without overwhelming legal language, it made the process easier to navigate.’
‘The team was consistently helpful and responsive, taking the time to explain each step and ensure I fully understood the options available. Good combination of technical expertise and down-to-earth communication.’
Key clients
- ADCR Reach Consortium Agria Alcohol Task Force Arche Consulting Ascenza Barclay Carus Centro Reach SRL Chemours EU Focus Group Finchimica Gowan JT Agro EU Mancozeb Task Force Manica Nippon Soda Reach Consortia Rotam Agro/Albaugh Sharda Cropchem Limited Suterra Trece Goodyear Hexion MARA Manganese REACH Administration Vestaron Cyazofamid Task Force – Manica,/Euro TSA/Diachem Kanesho Soil Treatment Tessenderlo Life Scientific EU MCPA Task Force