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Philip Weyand LLM

Senior Associate
About

Philip Weyand advises companies from different sectors (i.a. consumer goods, food, retail, hospitality, steel and chemical industry, automotive, pharma), associations and public authorities in all regulatory matters.

He focuses in particular on the comprehensive product regulatory framework (market introduction, compliance and supply chain due diligence), transportation and logistics law (i.a. border crossing road-haulage, rail, dangerous goods, supply chain and occupational safety), EU State aid and national subsidies rules as well as environmental law.

For many years, Philip has been supporting and assisting companies in crisis situations due to possible legal violations, including any necessary investigation procedures, communication with authorities, remedial/mitigation measures and (internal) trainings.

His work includes ongoing advice, representation vis-à-vis authorities and conducting court proceedings.

Professional QualificationsRechtsanwalt admitted with Rechtsanwaltskammer Cologne

EXPERIENCE

  • Ongoing advice for several leading international companies re the comprehensive organization and structure of 3P transport and logistic services (border-crossing road haulage and rail regulations; EU-Mobility Package; Dangerous Goods; loading procedures; occupational health and safety; supply chain due diligence and audit procedurs).
  • Ongoing advice for several leading international companies on EU State Aid as well as national public subsidies rules, including representation vis-à-vis authorities.
  • Advising companies on a regular basis re health claim compliance (food/food supplements).
  • Advising a subsidiary of a listed (US) pharmaceutical company with focus on regulatory issues regarding a worldwide marketed API.
  • Advising a manufacturer of medical devices regarding Field Safety Corrective Actions (i.a. public recall) within several jurisdictions including representation before authorities.
  • Advising food business operators regarding corrective actions regarding several products and representation before authorities.
  • Advising a subsidiary of a listed company regarding implementation of new business models, esp. “Novel Food”.
  • Advising US-Company regarding the implementation of a new, platform-based business model (i.a. medical devices and dental services) on the German market.
  • Advising companies from a regulatory perspective regarding transactions, including “medical cannabis”.
  • Advising companies regarding industrial accidents.
  • Advising several clients regarding product requirements, esp. labeling and and environmental law.
Languages
  • German
  • English
  • French
Education
  • Gemeinsames Juristisches Prüfungsamt der Länder Berlin und Brandenburg (GJPA), Second State Examination
  • German Police University, PhD (within publication process)
  • Higher Regional Court of Cologne, First State Examination


    Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Mâitrise en Droit


    University of Cologne and Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, LLM
  • Higher Regional Court of Cologne, First State Examination


    Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Mâitrise en Droit


    University of Cologne and Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, LLM

Awards

  • Handelsblatt in cooperation with Best Lawyers 2024/2025: Recognised as “one to watch” for regulatory practice.

Memberships And Affiliations

  • Juristen des deutschen und französischen Rechts (J.D.F.R.) e.V.

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