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Sustainable Fashion Across EU and US

This research package explores sustainable fashion policies, including tax schemes, certifications, and litigations across EU and US.

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• Avoiding Greenwashing Litigation with Better Practices

• Transparency as a Foundation to a More Sustainable Fashion Industry

• The EU Ecolabel is Unlikely to be the Best Tool for Sustainable Fashion Companies

• The Tax Schemes Supporting the Sustainable Fashion Agenda in Europe

• Binding Regulations in EU and US on Quality Requirements of Clothing Textiles Play a Positive Role

About the Author

David Leys, Winter Policy Analyst

David is a qualified lawyer of the Brussels Bar and an applicant for California as well as New York Bars. With experience at Sidley Austin LLP, the European Commission, and the Embassy of Belgium in Tokyo, he brings an international perspective towards trade, competition and intellectual property.

Having twice attended the Marché du Film at the Festival of Cannes, David has considerable experience in licensing, partnerships and NDAs for SMEs in the cultural and creative sectors. He has recovered up to 200,000 USD for SMEs by pleading before trial and appeal courts in commercial and IP laws.

David’s other notable projects, which include dealing with an EU merger for Fortune 500 company and conducting due diligence for an IPO reflect his interest in new technologies, energy, and the Arts. He has advised and represented governments, Fortune Global 500 companies, and associations on international trade and agro-food matters.

He is extending his previous experience in trade law in the solar panel, clothing, and food industries at Unbuilt Labs, where he will be conducting legal and policy research on sustainable fashion.

His articles on diplomatic protection, trade and customs law consequences of Brexit, and trademark royalties in customs, were published in the Harvard International Law Journal Online and the Global Trade and Customs Journal.

• Columbia Law School, New York City, Master in Laws (LL.M.) ‘20

• College of Europe, Bruges, Master in European Law (LL.M.) ‘12

• Université Catholique de Louvain, Master in Law (J.D. equivalent) ‘11

• Université Saint-Louis, Brussels, Bachelor in Law ‘09