Dr. Alexander Koof
Dr Koof is a renowned lawyer in the field of European pesticide and biocide law. His extensive expertise, many years of experience, practical and results-orientated approach and commitment to his clients' interests make him a valuable partner for companies in the agricultural and chemical industries.
Education and professional background
Dr Koof studied law at the Justus Liebig University in Giessen and the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms University in Bonn. During his studies, he worked as a research assistant at the Institute for Commercial and Business Law at the University of Bonn under the supervision of Prof Dr Matthias Leistner, LL.M. (Cambridge). In 2014, he graduated with honours (summa cum laude) as Dr. iur. and thus laid the foundation for his successful career in law.
After completing his legal clerkship at the Regional Court of Bonn and working for the renowned law firm Gleiss Lutz, Dr Koof joined KOOF & KOLLEGEN Rechtsanwälte in February 2017. Since then, he has established himself as an expert in plant protection product and biocide law and advises clients on complex regulatory issues.
Areas of expertise
Dr Koof specialises in pesticide law and biocide law. In particular, he advises and represents companies in the authorisation and registration of plant protection products and biocidal products. He supports his clients in complying with legal requirements and guides them through the entire authorisation process.
Dr Koof also has in-depth knowledge in the field of intellectual property.
Commitment
In addition to his work as a lawyer, Dr Koof is also active in various specialist committees and associations. He is a member of the board of the German Red Cross Linnich and is involved there as an assessor and legal adviser. In addition, he has been co-editor of the legal journal for substance law (StoffR) since April 2024, in which he regularly publishes specialist articles.
Publications
Dr Koof has written numerous scientific articles and specialist publications dealing with current topics in plant protection product and biocide law as well as intellectual property law. His best-known publications include:
- Die Zulassung von Pflanzenschutzmitteln und die Urteile des EuGH vom 25.4.2024 – Zum Prinzip der gegenseitigen Anerkennung und dem neuesten Stand von Wissenschaft und Technik (gemeinsam mit Dr. Joachim Wenning), StoffR 2-2024, 94-115
- Generelles Anwendungsverbot für Pflanzenschutzmittel mit dem Wirkstoff Glyphosat ab dem 01.01.2024 (gemeinsam mit Peter Koof), Stoffrecht 4-2023, 267-280
- Das öffentliche Interesse bei geringfügigen Verwendungen im Pflanzenschutzmittelrecht, StoffR 1-2023, 3-13
- Das Verfahren der gegenseitigen Anerkennung bei geringfügigen Verwendungen, StoffR 3-2022, 159-169
- Application provisions of plant protection products protecting non-target terrestrial plants (NTTP) and non-target arthropods (NTA) in the treatment area (in-field), Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection, 2021
- Nationaler Teilflächenansatz des Umweltbundesamtes zum Schutz von Nichtzielpflanzen und Nichtzielarthropoden bei der Zulassung von Pflanzenschutzmitteln, StoffR 3-2020, 112
- Compensatory Application Provisions of Plant Protection Products to Protect Biodiversity, 14.07.2020, European Journal of Risk Regulation, Cambridge University Press
- Impact of Brexit on zonal approval procedures and mutual recognition procedures in plant protection legislation, 30.06.2020, European Journal of Risk Regulation, Cambridge University Press
- Brexit: Auswirkungen des Austritts des Vereinigten Königreichs aus der Europäischen Union auf zonale Zulassungsverfahren und Verfahren der gegenseitigen Anerkennung im Pflanzenschutzmittelrecht, StoffR 4-2019, 189
- Pflanzenschutzrechtliche Anwendungsbestimmungen zum Schutze der Biodiversität - Rechtliche Bewertung von Anwendungsbestimmungen zur Vorhaltung von Biodiversitätsausgleichsflächen, AUR 8-2019, 286
- Zulassung von Pflanzenschutzmitteln im zonalen Zulassungsverfahren – Anmerkung zu VG Braunschweig, Urt. v. 12.04.2018, Az. 9 A 44/16, StoffR 2018, 205
- Senderecht und Recht der öffentlichen Zugänglichmachung im Zeitalter der Konvergenz der Medien, Tübingen 2015
- National Report: Questionnaire – Boundaries and Interfaces, Reply of the German ALAI Group, Association littéraire et artistique internationale, 2011 (zusammen mit Matthias Leistner, Manuel Kleinemenke, Stefan Koroch)
Lectures and seminars
Dr Koof regularly holds lectures and seminars on current topics relating to plant protection product and biocide law. His lectures are characterised by a practical and comprehensible presentation of complex legal issues and offer valuable insights into the latest legal developments.
Contact and advice
With Dr Koof, you have a competent and experienced contact person at your side who will provide you with comprehensive advice and support in all matters relating to plant protection product and biocide law. His in-depth knowledge, his practice-orientated approach and his commitment to the interests of his clients make him a valuable partner for companies in the agricultural and chemical industries.
If you require further information on Dr Koof and his services or would like a consultation, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are at your disposal and look forward to assisting you with your legal challenges.