Steptoe LLP boasts ‘good knowledge and extensive experience of the chemicals sector’, representing clients in litigation and providing advice on EU chemicals legislation, especially REACH, CLP, and evolving regulations related to the EU Green Deal. The practice works closely with the other offices of the firm across Europe and the US. Ruxandra Cana leads the team, with vast expertise on environmental and sustainability regulations, as well as climate change related matters. Eléonore Mullier and Darren Abrahams are both key to the team, with proficiency across REACH and classification matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The team provides a unique set of expertise in terms of depth and breadth, which came from dealing with a divergent set of industries with different business, commercial, and market dynamics. As a result, the insights and advice they provide are well thought out and tailored to our business concerns. From my experience working with similar firms, Steptoe stands out for giving useful advice that is actionable and pragmatic. ’
‘Darren Abrahams is our connection with the firm. Darren's keen ability to dissect complex legal/regulatory concerns to small, bite-sized pieces, and to explain options when the paths forward appear murky has, time and again, proven to be the key to steer product development, regulatory defense activities, for our businesses.'
Key clients
- Global Silicones Council
- Lat Nitrogen Piesteritz Gmbh
Work highlights
Advised Global Silicones on all legal issues incumbent on the association, including support for the global status of and global challenges facing silicones, a class of products essential for the transition to the circular economy and green technologies.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ruxandra Cana
Other key lawyers
Darren Abrahams; Zanda Romata; Eléonore Mullier