Tom Gillett

Solicitor (Associate), Steptoe International (UK) LLP

Tom Gillett advises clients on a wide range of environmental law, with a focus on chemicals regulation and product regimes (including REACH, biocides, food contact, product standards and CE/UKCA marking) in both the EU and the UK.

With a background in complex and technical contentious environmental law (including contaminated land, pollution incidents, environmental permitting and waste regulation), Tom is well placed to help clients navigate regulatory investigations, appeals and tribunal hearings, as well as to advise on regulatory compliance, data sharing, consortium management, and supply chain due diligence.

The Legal 500 UK, 2022, quotes one client as saying "I have worked with Tom Gillett and have found him to be diligent and knowledgeable in this developing area. As well as providing clear advice on a one to one basis, I also find his contributions in seminars and panel discussions useful and valuable."

Tom trained with a leading UK law firm in its Environment team. Prior to the completion of his legal training, Tom worked for environmental NGOs and the European Commission's Joint Research Centre, which provides independent scientific advice and support to EU policy, based in Ispra (Italy).

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UK REACH: Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006—snapshot

Practice Notes

What is UK REACH? This snapshot explains the key aspects of the UK Assimilated Regulation on the registration, evaluation, authorisation, and restriction of chemicals.

Environment

UK REACH—registration

Practice Notes

This Practice Note outlines the requirements under Assimilated Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (UK REACH) for manufacturers and importers of chemicals to register substances with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). It is part of a series of notes on REACH. It covers exemptions from registration, transitional arrangements, submitting the registration dossier, as well as the duty of the Secretary of State to carry out reviews of specific aspects of UK REACH and publish a general report on its operation.

Environment

UK REACH—waste and by-products

Practice Notes

This Practice Note focuses on the interaction between Assimilated Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 concerning the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (UK REACH), waste and the UK REACH waste exemption. This includes considering the definition of waste, relevant case law, end-of-waste status and by-products.

Environment