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Life Sciences

Our Life Sciences group has a proven track record advising clients on contentious and non-contentious matters in the life sciences and healthcare industry. Our team works on cases that continue to define the landscape for pharmaceutical patents in Belgium in particular.

Led by IP and Litigation Partner Christophe Ronse, the team represents several (multi)national pharmaceutical, medical and biotech companies on the legal issues they encounter during the various stages of their development. The team further includes Philippe de Jong, IP partner who has particular expertise in the protection of plant biotechnological inventions, Tom Vantroyen, partner at the Corporate department, William Timmermans, head of the Regulatory department, as well as several senior and junior associates.

Nagoya protocol-related work

ALTIUS has unmatched experience in cross-border Nagoya Protocol compliance matters, concerning the use of natural biological resources for R&D purposes. Philippe de Jong has advised numerous international clients such on this topic.

Agri-food

Our Agri-food law practice is also increasingly called upon for its niche expertise. This innovative practice, led by Philippe de Jong, has a proven track record advising clients in contentious and non-contentious matters in the green biotech industry as well as in the broader life sciences industry, both in respect of intellectual property and regulatory issues.

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Life Sciences: Domestic - Belgium

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What the Team is Known For

ALTIUS acts on a broad range of regulatory matters, with a particular focus on regulations concerning plant protection and food additives, as well as medical devices and medicinal products. The law firm advises pharmaceutical and agrochemical companies on market access, clinical trials and restrictions on the export of medical equipment. It also assists with medical procurement matters. The life sciences team collaborates with the law firm's market-leading intellectual property team to represent pharmaceutical companies in contentious patent proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • ALTIUS advised Beiersdorf on compliance with Belgian regulations in relation to cosmetics.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christophe Ronse
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Christophe Ronse
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Christophe Ronse advises clients on market access, procurement and disputes relating to medical products. He also has prominent experience assisting pharmaceutical clients with SPCs, parallel imports and IP litigation.

Christophe Ronse is very practical, knows the risks and gives you straight answers. He commits and is super-friendly. It is a real pleasure to work with him.

Kirian Claeyé
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Kirian Claeyé
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Kirian Claeyé acts for clients on pricing and reimbursement issues, as well as hospital tendering and regulatory advice.

Kirian Claeyé goes the extra mile and has a high level of commitment to finding the best possible solutions.

He really thinks along with you and has strong strategic insights.

Kirian Claeyé is a brilliant and very knowledgeable lawyer who has the talent to communicate and provide advice on very complex topics in a clear, useful and concise way.

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Life Sciences: Domestic

Christophe Ronse
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Christophe Ronse
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Kirian Claeyé
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Kirian Claeyé
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Members

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Clients

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Bayer Pharma

Breeders Trust

Eli Lilly & Co

F. Hoffmann-La Roche

Genentech

Genmab

Gilead

ICOS Corporation

MITSUI Global Investment

MSD

Novartis

Pixley Berries

SES Vanderhave NV

Industries

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Chemicals

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Software & Computer Services