Mayer Brown

Public Policy, Regulatory & Government Affairs, Chemicals, Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Partner

Companies and trade associations turn to Pavlina Chopova-Leprêtre for advice in connection with matters related to European product regulations across a broad range of industries, including chemicals, consumer goods, food and food contact materials, cosmetics, textile, medical devices, batteries, and electronics.

Pavlina has significant experience in litigation matters before the European Court of Justice, especially in cases concerning chemicals, harmonized classifications and labelling, carbon credits, product defense and plant protection products. She has been involved in cases before the Board of Appeal of the European Chemicals Agency.

With her extensive knowledge of EU regulations, Pavlina advises clients on a wide array of issues, including EU legislation for chemicals (REACH, CLP, biocides, and plant protection products) and environmental regulations, such as water quality, ozone depletion, and F-gases. She represents clients on sustainability-related compliance matters, including eco-design product requirements, packaging, recycling and waste management, and green claims.

In addition to sector-specific expertise, Pavlina offers strategic advice on broader EU matters, including general product safety, product recalls, EU standardization, and defective products liability. She also supports clients in navigating the practical implementation of EU internal market rules, including the free movement of goods and mutual recognition principle.