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Megan Hancock

Associate

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Megan Hancock

Associate

Contact
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
1-3 Charter Square
Sheffield
S1 4HS
United Kingdom
Languages English

Megan is an associate in the Environment, Health and Safety team in Sheffield. 

Megan has provided advice to a variety of clients across sectors including consumer products, technology and media, energy and waste and lifesciences and healthcare. 

Megan is on the charity committee in the Sheffield office. 

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Relevant experience

  • Carrying out product audits and advising on labelling, marketing, sale and safety requirements for consumer products such as textiles, toys, cosmetics, food, personal protective equipment and novel nicotine products. 
  • A consumer products client on sustainability claims being made in respect of a fashion line. 
  • Making successful representations to the HSE following a fall from height. 
  • On upcoming changes to the law at UK and EU level as regards sustainable textiles. 
  • Environmental and health and safety due diligence on various corporate transactions. 
  • A technology and media client on upcoming changes to the law as regards the right to repair and provision of spare parts. 
  • A consumer products client on the European Green Deal. 
     
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Memberships & Roles

  • The Health and Safety Lawyers Association
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Education

  • 2018 – Legal Practice Course, University of Sheffield, Sheffield.
  • 2017 – Graduate Diploma in Law, University of Sheffield, Sheffield.
  • 2016 – English Language and Literature B.A., Newcastle University, Newcastle. 
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Expertise

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05/04/2024
Health and safety for production companies – what to be aware of
Health and safety in the film, theatre and broadcasting industries is of paramount importance as the industry involves various high-risk activities such as stunts, special effects, working at height and...
Law-Now Health & Safety
18/09/2023
2 Week Reminder: deadline to register higher-risk occupied buildings
By way of update to our previous article and client briefing, The Building Safety (Registration of Higher-Risk Buildings and Review of Decisions) (England) Regulations 2023 are now in force and the deadline...
Law-Now Real Estate
16/08/2023
Food waste reporting to remain voluntary in spite of favourable consultation...
The government has announced that the reporting of food waste will not be made mandatory for large businesses in England despite this proposal receiving overwhelming support from respondents to its consultation...
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24/03/2023
Building Safety Act Register opens next month: a step-by-step guide to...
A new National Register of higher risk buildings in England is due to open in April 2023 (the “Re­gister”).  The Register, set up by the new Building Safety Regulator as a consequence of the Building...
Law-Now Real Estate
17/02/2023
The future of food labelling – informing without misleading
The Competitions and Marketing Authority (“CMA”) has announced it is reviewing the accuracy of environmental claims made in the food and drink sector. Food business operators (“FBOs”) are encouraged...
Law-Now ESG
25/01/2023
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 have come into effect as of...
The Building and Fire Safety legal arena has evolved considerably over the past few years. The Fire Safety Act 2021 amended the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) and clarified that external...
Law-Now Health & Safety
06/10/2022
Food Contact Materials (FCM) - New EU rules on recycled plastic materials...
On 10th October 2022 (next week), Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods (implemented earlier in the year) is due to come into force...
Law-Now Consumer Products
05/10/2022
Folic acid fortification – proposed amendment to Bread and Flour Regulations...
Bread is a basic part of the national diet. The availability and cost of bread will be closely monitored as we approach the winter months. Bread is also coming under the scrutiny of The Department for...
Law-Now Consumer Products
30/09/2022
The future of food labelling? Current evidence on front-of-pack nutrition...
As part of its Farm to Fork Strategy, the European Commission intends to introduce mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling in the European Union (“EU”) by the end of this year. Ahead of this...
Law-Now Environment
12/07/2022
EU and UK developments on the road towards a sustainable and circular economy...
A recent research paper co-authored by WRAP and the University of Surrey[1] found that the implementation of different business models in the textiles industry (such as clothing resale businesses, clothing...
Law-Now Sustainability
04/07/2022
Calorie labelling – considerations for food business operators
Under the Calorie Labelling (Out of Home Sector) (England) Regulations 2021, it is now a legal requirement for businesses with over 250 employees, including restaurants, hospitality businesses, cafes...
Law-Now Consumer Products
10/06/2022
Forest Risk Commodities consultation outcome published
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) recently published the outcome of a consultation on the implementation of due diligence provisions aimed at tackling deforestation in UK...
Law-Now Sustainability
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