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Chambers Review

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Life Sciences - Europe-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has a solid offering in Europe with branches in Germany, Spain, the UK and France. The law firm frequently acts on transactions, advising pharma companies on acquisitions and joint ventures. The lawyers also assist with IP matters including unfair competition, patent litigation and licensing files, as well as regulatory matters.

Notable practitioners

Montserrat Llopart in Barcelona, Jane Hobson in London and Thilo Räpple, based in Frankfurt, are key points of contact for the firm's life sciences practice.

Work Highlights

Provided by Baker McKenzie

  • Baker McKenzie advised Galapos on its EUR170 million sale of the Jyseleca business, the trade name of the drug Filgotinib, to Alfasigma.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Baker McKenzie has a good international network and great knowledge of the pharmaceutical regulation.

Life Sciences respondent
Global

I like Baker's commercial mindset, their in-depth knowledge of the industry and the regulatory framework, and their offices in multiple countries.

Life Sciences respondent
Global

The team at Baker McKenzie have a pragmatic and hands-on approach and broad knowledge in pharma, life sciences and healthcare topics.

Life Sciences respondent
Global