Koen Van Maldegem | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

Professional background

Professional Profile and Bio

Working within the European and Belgian legal systems, I practice in the areas of European Union environmental and regulatory law, government contracts, European competition and procurement law, investment and subsidy policy in the Flemish Community, implementation of European legislation in the Flemish Community and overall co-operation with the Belgian government.

I work with clients in the chemical, biocide and plant protection product industries, who note that I have extremely good insight into how the European Commission works and how we can align our expectations accordingly. I also handle environmental law issues, often involving the regulation of highly toxic substances.

I have served as a legal adviser to the Flemish Minister of Economy and I counsel US and European clients regarding trade and investment problems in Europe, particularly in Belgium.

I have established many task forces and associations, working on issues ranging from the regulation of industrial minerals and chemical products to the development of interbank exchange rates for the Euro.

I have contributed to many publications such as 'With a licence to kill: biocidal products under a new EU draft regulation' (Specialty Chemicals, Online, Feb 2011).

I am fluent in English, French and Dutch and speak a good level of German.

*BV Advocatenkantoor Koen Van Maldegem 0825.765.453 

Awards & recognition

Awards & recognition

Chambers Europe-wide, 2020, Regulatory & Public affairs : Environment
Koen Van Maldegem advances to the top tier following impressive feedback, with a source describing him as "the guru of biocide regulations knowing everything inside and out."
Legal 500, EU Regulatory: Chemicals, 2020
Koen Van Maldegem: top lawyer with smart approaches.

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Life Sciences
Press Release

Fieldfisher secures key regulatory victories for Philagro France and Suterra in market access disputes

28.03.2025
PARIS – European law firm Fieldfisher has successfully represented Philagro France and Suterra Europe Biocontrol S.L. in two separate legal challenges against Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l’alimentation, de l’environnement et du travail (ANSES), securing significant rulings that uphold market access for essential phytopharmaceutical products in France. 
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Insight

Fieldfisher Belgium featured prominently in Chambers Europe 2022 edition

18.03.2022
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Publication

Commission Proposal scientific criteria for endocrine disruptors

21.12.2016
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Publication

EU Court of Justice landmark rulings on access to environmental information (1)

30.11.2016
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''Brexit'': Impact on compliance with EU chemicals legislation

16.09.2016
UK companies turning into non-EU manufacturers under REACH, BPR and Pesticides Regulation
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What others say…

Chambers Europe-wide, 2020, Regulatory & Public affairs : Environment
Koen Van Maldegem advances to the top tier following impressive feedback, with a source describing him as "the guru of biocide regulations knowing everything inside and out."
Legal 500, EU Regulatory: Chemicals, 2020
Koen Van Maldegem: top lawyer with smart approaches.