Based in Brussels and Paris, Laffineur Law firm advises companies on various legal transnational issues. The firm has developed expertise in the field of Regulatory law of the EU Internal Market. The firm also provides advice in the fields of international trade, lobbying, Belgian and French business law, tort law and does litigation before Belgian, French and EU jurisdictions.
Law Firm
“One has to act like a man of thought and think like a man of action”
– Henri Bergson.
Areas of practice
WE INTERVENE AT ALL STAGES OF THE LAW:
during its preparation, its drafting, its interpretation and its enforcement.
Industry Sectors
The firm operates mainly in the industrial sector
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The firm’s clientele is spread over more than twenty countries around the world
Last News
A right of access to harmonised technical standards for individuals
On 5 March 2024, the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled, notably on the basis of the principle of transparency, that individuals have a right of access to harmonised technical standards (case C-588/21 P | Public.Resource.Org and Right to Know v Commission and others). This judgment sets aside the […]...
ECHA identifies risks from PVC additives and microparticle releases
An ECHA’s ( European Chemicals Agency) investigation has identified several substances used for PVC plastic which may be harmful to humans and the environment. It focused on 63 PVC additives, such as plasticers, flame retardants and heat stabilisers. The investigation concludes recommending greater regulatory action in order to minimise the impacts and risks these new […]...
Notice to manufacturers and notified bodies to ensure timely compliance with MDR and IVDR requirements
The MDGC (Medical Device Coordination Group) has published guidance in order to ensure timely compliance with MDR (Medical Device Regulation) and IVDR (In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Regulation). The study calls on manufacturers, and the bodies that help regulate them, to increase transparency in regards to the timeline for conformity assessments and increase their public availability. […]...
EU regulator implements decision on harmonised standards for construction products.
On 7 November 2023, the European Commission adopted Decision (EU) 2023/2461 implementing harmonised standards for construction products. This Decision entered into force on 9 November 2023. This Decision amends Decision (EU) 2019/451 by adding five new entries (8-12) that deal with residential solid fuel burning appliances. These are: Room heaters. Inset appliances including open fires. […]...
