Technological watch

Keller and Heckman’s Brussels-based Food and Drug team has been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Guide with a ranking in the EU Regulatory: Food category. Led by Partner Rachida Semail, the team provides representation and legal advice to food and food packaging clients on a comprehensive array of legal and regulatory issues, including those related to the packaging waste reduction directive and EU efforts to create and sustain the circular economy.

The Guide specifically mentions Keller and Heckman’s experience regarding food contact regulation. It also states, “Rachida Semail and her team offer a great service and response time to meet demands. The firm performs in-depth analyses, always seeking to find solutions to issues presented to it.” Partner Hazel O’Keeffe is named a “Next Generation Partner” for her recognized specialization in packaging and sustainability issues.

In addition to the EU Regulatory: Food category, the EMEA Guide also ranked Keller and Heckman in the EU Regulatory: Privacy and Data Protection and the EU Regulatory: Chemicals categories.

The Legal 500 analyzes the capabilities of law firms across the world by assessing the strengths of law firms in over 150 jurisdictions. The rankings highlight the practice areas of firms that are providing the most cutting-edge and innovative advice to corporate counsel. The Legal 500’s research is based on feedback from firm clients worldwide, submissions from law firms, and interviews with leading private practice lawyers.