Claudio Mereu

I am a partner with over 26 years' worth of experience in EU regulatory law with an emphasis on chemicals, pesticides and biocides, as well as other regulated consumer, professional and industrial goods.

My practice focuses on EU regulatory law with an emphasis on chemicals (REACH/CLP), pesticides and biocides, as well as other related regulated sectors (cosmetics, medical devices, f-Gas, etc.).

My expertise covers all aspects of product regulations and restrictions under, including notification, registration, exemptions/derogations, mutual recognition, classification & labelling, marketing and use restrictions, parallel imports, environmental liability, product recalls and scientific data compensation negotiations, among others.
I have been involved in large chemical defence projects, such as chromium trioxide and PFAS under the REACH Regulation.

My activity can be divided into three main streams: advisory, advocacy and litigation, at both EU and national levels. This includes assisting clients in navigating the EU regulatory landscape, policies and compliance requirements across various sectors, as well as litigation at EU and national levels against administrative decisions from EU Institutions/agencies and local authorities.

I also advise chemical companies on strategic and business law matters relating to their commercial agreements, as well as regulatory due diligence in relation to the acquisitions and divestments of product portfolios in the EU.

I have contributed to a number of publications and regularly speak as an expert at international conferences.

I am a Member of the Rome Bar (Avvocato) and of the Brussels Bar (Avocat).

I am Italian-French bilingual and am fluent in English and Spanish.

• Representing UPL Europe Ltd and Indofil Industries before the EU Court of Justice in Case C-262/23 P concerning the ban of mancozeb;
• Representing Goodyear and other producers of a tyres additive antioxidant before the EU Court of Justice (ongoing);
• Providing ongoing legal assistance to Chemours in the restrictions of PFAS under the REACH Regulation as well as f-gas quotas;
• Advising the Manganese Associations under REACH as well as on the free movement of manganese slag within the EU internal market due to the classification of this type of slag as 'waste';
• Assisting Helm AG in due diligence, negotiation and divestment of a plant protection products portfolio as well as transfer of product registrations across the EU.