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Keller and Heckman LLP

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Keller and Heckman LLP‘s food regulatory practice is recommended for its ’very specialised knowledge, solidity, comprehensiveness and efficiency’, with vast expertise in direct and indirect food matters. Proficient in food packaging matters, Rachida Semail leads the team and is ‘highly visible in the small world of chemical regulations in Europe and beyond’. Hazel O’Keeffe is a ‘very knowledgeable, efficient and supportive partner’, with a focus on sustainability. Craig Simpson is noted for his ’deep knowledge of EU food case law‘.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The capability to merge analytical and legal knowledge, providing support from design to production and integrating good practices is the strength of this team.'

  • 'Rachida Semail is very knowledgeable about the regulations but also in translating the requirements in a simpler language, supporting and ensuring compliance. Rachida has supported us also in defining the best strategy to implement a new material in the market.'

  • ‘I really value the breadth and depth of the expertise of the staff at the Brussels office on regulatory matters.’

  • ‘Craig Simpson is very skilled. Besides his law expertise, his understanding of our products and questions is very good. I am highly satisfied with the answers provided.'

  • 'Rachida Semail has a highly valuable expertise. She is highly visible in the small world of chemical regulations in Europe and beyond. Despite this, she always has time to organise, summarise very efficiently, and deliver the work for us.'

  • ‘Craig Simpson is highly knowledgeable about his field. His opinions are well-supported, complete with all the necessary references. He responds promptly to inquiries and considers all aspects of a situation. He does not over-interpret regulations and remains completely objective.'

  • ‘Very specialized knowledge, solidity, comprehensiveness, and efficiency.’

  • ‘Hazel O'Keeffe is a very knowledgeable, efficient, and supportive partner. Communication with her is very clear, comprehensive, and fluent.’

Key clients

  • Avantium Renewable Polymers
  • Carbios
  • Kisuma Chemicals B.V.

Work highlights

  • Advised Avantium Renewable Polymers on marketing its products to be supplied to various brand owners for use in various food-contact applications, and entering new markets while remaining compliant.
  • Advised Carbios with compostable plastic packaging technology that contributes to waste reduction of PLA-based plastics and, thus, supports the circular economy.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rachida Semail

Other key lawyers

Hazel O'Keeffe, Craig Simpson