Mayer Brown’s product regulatory team brings together experts on EU REACH and chemical legislation, as well as analytical and quantum chemistry. The practice acts for leading clients across sectors, including L’Oreal, Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association, and Unilever. Jean-Philippe Montfort is the head of the group, advising multinational companies on EU chemical control and on issues linked to the EU Green Deal. Pavlina Chopova-Leprêtre is integral to the team, with experience litigating before the European Court of Justice and Board of Appeal of the European Chemicals Agency. Maximilien Pallu has knowledge of European chemical regulations, including REACH and CLP.
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‘Strong team headed by Jean Philippe Montfort with great understanding of the EU chemicals regulatory environment. Availability and strength of legal advice and readiness to go a step further to find the best solution for the client. ’
‘Jean Philippe Montfort and Pavlina Chopova Leprêtre have a deep understanding of the EU regulatory chemical environment.'
Key clients
- 3M
- Albemarle Corporation
- BASF
- Dow Chemical Company
- EcoBeautyScore Consortium
- International Fragrance Association (IFRA)
- L’Oréal
- Plastics Europe
- Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association
- Tobacco and Nicotine Products Chemicals Group (TNPC)
- Unilever Plc
- Velsicol
Work highlights
Represented BASF before the Board of Appeal of ECHA, obtaining the annulment of a substance evaluation decision related to bis(2-propylheptyl) phthalate (or DPHP).
Represented The Dow Chemical Company in connection with the divestment of its laminating adhesives and hot sealed coatings business to Arkema S.A.
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Pavlina Chopova-Leprêtre
Practice head
Jean-Philippe Montfort
Other key lawyers
Pavlina Chopova-Lepretre; Maximilien Pallu