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Arnold & Porter

Life Sciences: Product Liability

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Life Sciences: Product Liability - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Arnold & Porter expertly navigates the complex regulatory framework associated with pharmaceuticals and life sciences, and is frequently called upon to challenge decisions made by regulatory agencies. Its leading product liability practice defends pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in sensitive and closely watched disputes. The firm works closely with its competition practice to advise pharmaceutical companies on dawn raids and judicial reviews.
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Work Highlights

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  • Arnold & Porter advised European pharmaceutical company Norgine on the negotiation of an exclusive licence with Fennec Pharmaceuticals in respect of the novel treatment PEDMARQSI®.

Strengths

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  • Arnold & Porter are hard-working, friendly and efficient. The level of expertise is always impressive.

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  • They solve complex problems in a simple and effective manner and are very responsive. The team's scientific and legal background helps their understanding and provision of legal advice.

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  • They provide consistently high-quality advice in complex matters and have unparalleled industry and business insights. They have talented juniors and experienced and dedicated partners.

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  • The Department sets itself very high standards and routinely meets these standards.

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  • The partners lead with a particular depth and breadth of experience in life sciences and ensure that they are developing the more junior members of the department to acquire more industry experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Adela Williams
    Adela Williams

    Adela Williams

    Adela Williams is highly esteemed for her advice on the implications of product liability claims for on-market products and those in clinical trials. She further assists in disputes with regulators.

    • Adela is first class on medical device matters and authorisation issues. She is an impressive presenter.

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    • Adela's level of sophistication and commercial awareness is very strong.

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    • Adela Williams is an exceptional legal adviser who masterfully handles sophisticated matters with strategic insight.

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    • Dr Adela Williams has experience that no one else has in this field – she has been doing this for decades and is massively knowledgeable.

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    • Her ability to transform complex legal challenges into clear, actionable solutions is remarkable.

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  • Ewan Townsend
    Ewan Townsend

    Ewan Townsend

    Ewan Townsend represents clients on life sciences transactions. His expertise spans across commercial agreements such as joint ventures, licensing and collaboration agreements, service and development agreements and authorisations, amongst other things. His clients are largely notable biotech and pharmaceuticals companies.

    • Ewan's work ethic is remarkable; I find working alongside him to be a consistently enjoyable and collaborative process.

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  • Libby Amos-Stone
    Libby Amos-Stone

    Libby Amos-Stone

    Libby Amos-Stone has a regulatory and product liability-focused practice. She advises life sciences clients on regulatory issues across the pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food, cannabis and cosmetics aspects of life sciences. She also provides data protection advisory and represents clients in product liability claims and public inquiries.

    • Libby is highly committed to helping her clients, working tremendously hard and with a real focus on what the client wishes to achieve.

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