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ALTIUS

Life Sciences: EU

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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.

Clients (13)

  • SES Vanderhave NV
  • Gilead
  • MSD
  • Novartis
  • Bayer Pharma
  • Genentech
  • MITSUI Global Investment
  • Breeders Trust
  • Pixley Berries
  • ICOS Corporation
  • Genmab
  • F. Hoffmann-La Roche
  • Eli Lilly & Co

Industries (6)

  • Chemicals
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Software & Computer Services

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Life Sciences: EU - Belgium


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 products 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 Mitsui AgriScience on compliance issues relating to plant protection products and biostimulants.

Strengths

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  • ALTIUS' advice is very timely and what we want, and the team has a good handle on how the industry works.

    Life Sciences: EU respondentEurope
  • ALTIUS possesses a deep understanding of the industry and local regulations.

    Life Sciences: EU respondentEurope
  • ALTIUS houses excellent experts and lawyers.

    Life Sciences: EU respondentEurope
  • The team can make complex issues very understandable.

    Life Sciences: EU respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Christophe Ronse
    Band 2Christophe Ronse

    Christophe Ronse

    Christophe Ronse advises clients on contentious pricing and reimbursement matters relating to medical products. He regularly acts for prominent pharmaceutical clients on SPCs, parallel imports and IP litigation, and offers further experience advising on regulatory issues in the pharmaceutical sector.

  • Band 3Kirian Claeyé
    Band 3Kirian Claeyé

    Kirian Claeyé

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

    • He is very responsive, dedicated and flexible, which is why we love him.

      Life Sciences: EU respondentEurope
    • Kirian has a strategic mindset while being a very good and clear communicator. He is very responsive and always quick to provide thoughtful input that is actionable.

      Life Sciences: EU respondentEurope
    • Kirian Claeyé is a brilliant lawyer with encyclopaedic knowledge of Belgian life sciences regulations and good business acumen. He is our go-to lawyer.

      Life Sciences: EU respondentEurope
    • Kirian Claeyé is fast, to the point and clear, and his advice actually matters and enables growth.

      Life Sciences: EU respondentEurope

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