Steptoe LLP covers a wide array of matters within the EU regulatory field, including cases where companies are challenging adverse decisions by public authorities, also handling commercial challenges for chemical companies. The group offers expertise in REACH and CLP chemical legislation and matters related to biocides, pesticides and agricultural biotechnology. The team is increasingly mandated in relation to environmental and trade issues, supply chain issues and comprehensive ESG assessments, including climate related litigation. Practice head Ruxandra Cana advises clients on EU regulatory law and litigation matters, with emphasis on product, environmental and sustainability regulation. Darren Abrahams helps clients throughout the chemical and life sciences supply chain, defending products through strategic advice advocacy, and Eléonore Mullier assists clients at the interface between EU regulations and cross-sector issues. Zanda Romata is noted for her compliance expertise.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Darren Abrahams provides clear, precise and quick interpretation of legal questions. Give trustworthy guidance and recommendations.’
- 'Zanda Romata has very good attention to details and makes sure all guidance gives is updated to the latest precedence set.'
- ‘Key knowledge on chemical legislation, including recent developments and interpretations.’
- ‘Ruxandra Cana and Eléonore Mullier are high profile legal experts in their field.’
- ‘Its expertise and experience makes it the go-to European legal firm on chemical regulatory and wider chemically-related industry matters. The level of collaboration with our company is significant and response times are good.’
Key clients
- Global Silicones Council
- BSEF
- Oxidative Substances Industry Coalition
- CEFIC
- LAT Nitrogen Piesteritz GmbH
- Resorcinol Task Force
- United Initiators GmbH
- Alzchem Trostberg GmbH
- DSM Nutritional Products
- I-Tech
- EFfCI
- ADVANSIX
Lawyers
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Practice head
Ruxandra Cana
Other key lawyers
Darren Abrahams; Eléonore Mullier; Zanda Romata