Peter Sellar
As a member of the Environmental, ESG and EU Regulatory practice in Brussels, Peter helps companies and industry associations understand, and comply with, EU regulations and other aspects of their route to the EU market. Peter's focus used to be on general chemicals, biocides, plant protection products, medical devices etc, but now, while that remains a core expertise, his attention is on all things ESG (eco-design, batteries, packaging and packaging waste, green claims,
deforestation, forced labour etc.).
He focuses on EU-wide advocacy campaigns to avoid adverse regulation, failing which litigation before the Courts of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.
Peter pays meticulous attention to ensuring that written pleadings compel and support that with the skill of a trained Scots advocate in court.
In environmental law, he led on the most recent success before both the General Court and Court of Justice in Luxembourg regarding the unlawful classification of a chemical. As junior advocate at the Scots bar, he assisted on the two 'Brexit' cases in the UK (Gina Miller and Andy Wightman et al). Peter has spoken widely on Brexit at conferences in Scotland within and outwith the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland. He has also twice given testimony to committees in the Scottish Parliament on that issue.
Peter is a non practising member of the Faculty of Advocates. He also speaks English (native), French and German.