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Life Sciences: EU
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Arnold & Porter advised Takeda on regulatory and compliance issues concerning the collection and use of real-world evidence and patient reported treatment outcomes for further research, development and innovation.
Strengths
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Arnold & Porter has a good understanding of what peers in the industry are doing, in addition to a pragmatic approach and a strong history with our company, so it has knowledge that can be applied across projects.
Life Sciences: EU respondentEuropeArnold & Porter's strengths are its responsiveness and ability to find solutions, as well as its good internal network of experts and ability to bring them in when necessary.
Life Sciences: EU respondentEuropeArnold & Porter offers deep subject matter knowledge paired with great business sense.
Life Sciences: EU respondentEuropeArnold & Porter adopts a business-friendly approach.
Life Sciences: EU respondentEuropeI appreciate how clear and pragmatic the advice always is. The lawyers are very timely and I can rely on them.
Life Sciences: EU respondentEurope
Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 Alexander Roussanov
Head of department Alexander Roussanov assists international clients with EU-wide regulatory compliance mandates, clinical trials and disputes over marketing authorisations.
He has very deep knowledge of the industry and an excellent ability to spot issues that my company may not know to be worried about.
Life Sciences: EU respondentEuropeHe is so thoughtful, pragmatic and responsive. He anticipates questions, explains things clearly, provides just the right amount of background and gives a clear opinion.
Life Sciences: EU respondentEuropeAlexander Roussanov continues to impress with his client dedication and commitment to deliver. He combines a high degree of sophistication with the ability to express his advice in simple terms.
Life Sciences: EU respondentEuropeHis deep understanding of complex regulatory environments, combined with strong commercial awareness and policy insight, greatly enhances the value of the law firm’s advice.
Life Sciences: EU respondentEuropeAlexander Roussanov is excellent. He is incredibly responsive, easy to talk with, engaging and direct when he needs to be.
Life Sciences: EU respondentEurope
Band 2 
Band 2 Fabien Roy
Fabien Roy acts for clients on a wide range of regulatory matters, including GDPR compliance and obligations for manufacturers and importers. He also assists clients with medical device classification and supply chain matters. Fabien Roy understands the business in our jurisdiction and how to navigate within the EU to meet our needs in a compliant, effective and efficient manner.
Life Sciences: EU respondentEuropeHe takes care of his clients, provides comprehensive advice on the most sophisticated questions and is very active in the industry. At the same time, he is very kind and easy to work with.
Life Sciences: EU respondentEuropeHis depth of knowledge and mastery of commercial issues and trends are impressive. He is incredibly attentive and takes the extra step to ensure his clients are fully satisfied.
Life Sciences: EU respondentEuropeFabien Roy is a very client-focused lawyer who is engaged in providing the best service possible.
Life Sciences: EU respondentEurope
Ranked Individuals at Arnold & Porter (2)
Belgium
Alexander Roussanov
Life Sciences: EU
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Life Sciences: EU
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Arnold & Porter has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 Band 1 Band 1 Band 2 Global 2026
Practice area: Life Sciences
Location: Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
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