Jean Savigny is Keller and Heckman's Senior Partner in the firm's Brussels office.
Mr. Savigny, a French national and member of the Paris Bar, founded Keller and Heckman's Brussels Office in 1992 following a 20 year career as a European law practitioner. He has extensive experience in food and drug law and international trade and regulatory affairs.
Mr. Savigny currently serves as General Counsel to an International food industry trade association and is a member of the Board of the European Food Law Association (EFLA).
Following an internship with the European Commission's Directorate General for Agriculture (1970), Mr. Savigny served as an associate in the Paris office of Clifford Turner (1973-1976), General Counsel for John Deere France (1976-1984), General Counsel Europe for Corning Incorporated (London, 1984-1988) and a partner in Jeantet et Associés (Paris-London-Brussels)(1988-1992).
Mr. Savigny is a frequent speaker on food and drug law to audiences of European, Asian and industry associations and companies.