Natalie Konings

Natalie is a regulatory lawyer who helps clients navigate the complex world of EU chemicals law. She works alongside businesses to turn regulatory challenges into competitive advantages, particularly in the fast-evolving areas of REACH, plant protection and biocides. Natalie specialises in EU regulatory law with a focus on chemicals regulation, an area where she has been helping clients succeed for the last 15 years. Her practice focuses on REACH, plant protection and biocides, guiding companies through the entire lifecycle, from initial registrations to complex enforcement procedures. Natalie also manages task forces and joint registrations, for which she advises on legal, contractual and EU sanction schemes. Natalie also helps clients across the health sector navigate the intersection with chemicals. In this respect, she advises clients on the impact that chemicals have on their products, e.g. cosmetics, medical devices and pharmaceuticals and give advice on substances restricted under REACH, CLP, POPs, RoHS and PPWR. She is particularly skilled at identifying exemptions and derogations that can give clients a competitive edge whilst maintaining full compliance. Natalie speaks regularly at conferences on chemicals and sustainability. · Bird & Bird