Dr Astrid Seehafer, M.Sc.

Dr Astrid Seehafer, M.Sc., is an experienced industry lawyer with particular expertise in regulatory advice for companies operating in highly regulated industries, particularly in the areas of product compliance, product liability, and ESG. She is a partner in our Berlin office and co-heads our MedTech & Consumer Goods Group and our ESG Group.

Areas of Expertise

• Dr Astrid Seehafer provides strategic advice to companies and industry associations operating in highly regulated industries on complex regulatory requirements and their practical implementation in business operations.
• A particular focus of her practice is advising manufacturers, importers and retailers on product compliance and ESG matters, as well as supporting clients with regulatory issues throughout the entire product lifecycle – from product development and market launch to manufacturing, distribution, and disposal. This also includes representing clients in related administrative proceedings and competition law disputes.
• Advising on product recalls, including the necessary communications with regulatory authorities and subsequent recourse claims within the supply chain, is also a key part of her practice.
• Dr Astrid Seehafer also has particular expertise in complex, cross-border product liability litigation, especially in the medical technology and pharmaceutical sectors.

Services

• General regulatory advice for companies operating in highly regulated industries
• Regulatory advice on product compliance (product development, authorisation, supply chains, manufacturing, marketing and disposal) and EU Green Deal requirements, including contractual arrangements
• Product liability litigation
• Advice and support in product recalls
• Administrative and competition law proceedings relating to product compliance

Industry Expertise

• Consumer goods
• Medical devices
• Food
• Cosmetics
• Automotive
• Digital platforms