Keller and Heckman Secures Multiple Rankings in 2026 Edition of Legal 500 EMEA Guide
Keller and Heckman is ranked within the Legal 500 Europe, Middle East, & Africa (EMEA) 2026 Guide, reinforcing the firm’s standing among leading law firms advising on European Union (EU) regulatory matters. The firm’s Brussels office is ranked in EU Regulatory: Food, EU Regulatory: Privacy and Data Protection, and EU Regulatory: Chemicals.
Within the EU Regulatory: Food category, Keller and Heckman’s Brussels-based Food and Drug practice is highly ranked. The team supports food and food packaging companies facing a wide spectrum of regulatory challenges, including EU market access for new and recycled materials and compliance with evolving legislation designed to advance the circular economy. The practice is led by Partner Rachida Semail, who is ranked by Legal 500 as a “Leading Partner” and widely recognized for her extensive experience in food contact materials. Partner Hazel O’Keeffe also earned “Leading Partner” status for her extensive work involving packaging and sustainability-related matters. Additionally, Partner Craig Simpson brings depth to the team through his experience advising on EU food and feed matters.
The firm’s European Privacy, Data Protection, and Digital Media practice is ranked under EU Regulatory: Privacy and Data Protection, with Partner Peter Craddock leading the EU practice and ranked as a “Next Generation Partner.” Peter provides strategic advice and legal assistance in the areas of privacy, data protection, data governance, AI governance, cybersecurity, e-commerce, digitalization, and software contracting.
In addition, Keller and Heckman earned recognition in the EU Regulatory: Chemicals category, highlighting the contributions of Partners Ales Bartl and Herb Estreicher. Their work spans the firm’s Environmental and Chemical Control practices and includes advising on issues related to waste management, pollution control, and sustainability. The team is highly experienced in regulatory systems governing chemicals, including REACH, as well as biocides and fertilizers.
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About Keller and Heckman
Keller and Heckman is an internationally renowned law firm with a broad practice in the areas of regulatory law, public policy, and litigation. From offices around the world, our attorneys represent global companies and trade associations servicing a range of industries, including food and food additives, tobacco and e-vapor, plastics, pesticides, industrial and specialty chemicals, consumer products, drugs and medical devices, transportation, and communications and technology. Keller and Heckman is a pioneer in the use of interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving with an in-house scientific staff that works closely with the attorneys on matters of technical complexity.