Steptoe LLP‘s dedicated chemicals, environment and life sciences department ’provides unique views and solutions‘ to an impressive client roster comprising large multinational companies, leading European and international trade associations, major consortia, and key agencies. Alongside its REACH-related work, the team is best known for advising on issues concerning biocides, pesticides and agricultural biotechnology. Ruxandra Cana regularly appears before both EU and national institutions and courts. Eléonore Mullier often handles cross-sectoral issues, including matters relevant to European Green Deal initiatives, such as the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.
Testimonials
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‘In-depth and broad skillsets and knowledge in a very complicated space.'
'Provides unique views and solutions because of the firm's ability to tie various seemingly unlinked issues together. ’
Key clients
- Dow Silicones Corp.
- Creosote Council Europe
Work highlights
- Intervened in General Court litigation on behalf of Cefic in relation to the hazard classification decision on titanium dioxide.
- Represented Dow Silicones Corporation in matters related to EU product legislation, in particular before the Court of Justice of the EU relating to concepts tied to the persistence and competence of the European Commission and the European Chemicals Agency.