Ilka Mehdorn
DentonsDentons' environmental and planning practice particularly stands out for its expertise in product-related environmental law and waste law. Here, the group primarily advises packaging manufacturers, industry associations and manufacturing companies on recycling and product compliance issues, as well as on associated contracts. The group is also experienced in construction and emission control approval procedures, development plan procedures and administrative procedures. Ilka Mehdorn, who is adept in product-related environmental law, heads the practice, which also includes Norman Hölzel; he is well versed in product-related environmental law and made partner in April 2024. In October 2024, Sebastian Helmes, who is a skilled advisor on decarbonisation issues, joined from EY Law.
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Key clients
- DPG Deutsche Pfandsystem GmbH
- IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen
- ELIPSO
- EuPC INPA
- Stiftung Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister
- TEDi GmbH & Co. KG
Work highlights
- Advising Central Packaging Register Foundation on all packaging law matters.
- Preparation of two expert opinions on European law for various industry associations on individual questions regarding the compatibility with European law of plastic-specific regulations in the EU Packaging Regulation.
- Packaging law advice in connection with product-related environmental law to DPG Deutsche Pfandsystem GmbH as operator of the German one-way deposit system since its foundation.
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