Department profile
AKD

Life Sciences

Europe Guide 2026 : Netherlands


AKD

Rankings

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Life Sciences - Netherlands

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The life sciences department at AKD is widely recognised for its regulatory expertise, particularly in relation to market authorisations, clinical trial procedures and advertising compliance. The team also advises on the distribution of medical devices, transactional matters and contentious issues, drawing on its litigation experience. The law firm represents a broad range of clients across the pharmaceutical and medtech sectors.

Strengths

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  • The AKD team is very extensive in its analysis.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope
  • AKD provides efficient and to-the-point advice.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingBarbara Mutsaers
    Up and ComingBarbara Mutsaers

    Barbara Mutsaers

    Barbara Mutsaers operates a broad life sciences practice with solid expertise in regulatory compliance matters and advertising, manufacturing and marketing strategies. She also assists with contentious mandates, including disputes related to medical devices and medicine distribution.

    • Barbara Mutsaers is a strong litigator; she is clear and empathetic but can also be fierce.

      Life Sciences respondentEurope
    • Barbara Mutsaers is a very talented, dedicated and hands-on lawyer who is willing to go the extra mile to understand our business.

      Life Sciences respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at AKD (1)

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