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Baker McKenzie

Life Sciences

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Baker McKenzie

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Baker McKenzie not only has a strong expertise in Life Sciences but also a wealth of Law expertise that spans numerous practice areas and allows the department to offer Life Sciences clients a complete service.

The department has created a dedicated Life Sciences taskforce, comprised of lawyers who specialise in the whole range of specialist matter expertise required by any company operating in this industry. The department can answer any request from the client, both on a stand-alone basis and in the wider context of the industry.

Baker McKenzie is the only firm with solid capabilities to assist with strategic matters such as the restructuring and re-organisation of healthcare companies, where we are highly specialised. This advice is carried out at both national and international level and combines the department's expertise in corporate/tax advice, employment advice, and regulatory/commercial advice. 

Baker McKenzie is the leading firm in Spain in negotiating licenses, advising both multinational and biotech companies on regulatory, intellectual property, and commercial issues. We are well renowned for our ability to advise on pricing and reimbursement issues and procedures. Our strong competition law department coupled with the in-depth understanding of the healthcare sector, allows us to offer comprehensive advice and to assist clients in mitigating the risk associated with competition law, investigations and dawn raids initiated by the competition authorities.

Clients (7)

  • Abbott
  • AbbVie
  • Almirall
  • Alnylam
  • Archer Daniel Midlands
  • Becton-Dickinson
  • Chiesi EspaƱa, S.A.

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Life Sciences - Spain

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Baker McKenzie's teams in Madrid and Barcelona have complementary life sciences sector expertise, with the former predominantly providing support on global M&A transactions and the latter often assisting with stand-alone commercial or regulatory matters. The team advises on questions relating to the pricing, marketing and distribution of medicinal products.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie assisted Becton Dickinson with its USD4.2 billion acquisition of BD Advanced Patient Monitoring from Edwards Lifesciences.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie offers advice with a high level of technical rigour.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope
  • Baker McKenzie has extensive experience in the life sciences sector.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope
  • The team at Baker McKenzie understands the peculiarities of large corporations.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope
  • The firm demonstrates a solid ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, combining deep technical knowledge with a strategic and international vision that brings value to every situation.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope
  • Baker McKenzie's service is unbeatable.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Cecilia Pastor
    Band 1Cecilia Pastor

    Cecilia Pastor

    Cecilia Pastor is highly regarded for her work on M&A transactions carried out by international healthcare companies. She regularly advises clients on contract development and negotiations within the healthcare system.

    • Cecilia is an expert with a very practical and global vision. She also really knows her clients and their needs.

      Life Sciences respondentEurope
    • Cecilia understands and prioritises her clients' needs, offering personalised services that exceed expectations.

      Life Sciences respondentEurope
    • Cecilia Pastor has deep knowledge of the sector.

      Life Sciences respondentEurope
    • Cecilia is an exceptional professional in every sense. Her strategic problem-solving skills make her an invaluable resource for any legal team.

      Life Sciences respondentEurope
    • Cecilia Pastor inspires confidence and guarantees high-quality results.

      Life Sciences respondentEurope

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