Life Sciences
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Our International Life Sciences & Healthcare group works with over 50% of the world’s largest pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices companies, according to the Forbes. We have the largest patent litigation group in Europe and are recognised by major global directories as a top tier life sciences firm.
Our Italian team is widely recognised as one of the leading firms for high value litigation of pharmaceutical and life sciences patents and is part of one of the largest teams in Europe in this discipline. We are renowned for our involvement in many of the principal patent and regulatory litigation cases over recent years.
We offer a full service, including advice in the following areas:
- Intellectual property
- Regulatory
- Licensing and commercial transactions
- Corporate
- Dispute Resolution
- Employment, restructuring and trade secrets
- EU & Competition
- Data protection.
We work with a vast array of companies including pharmaceutical, biotech and medical devices companies, start-ups and university spin outs, financial institutions, hospitals, government bodies and their suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and clinical research organisations.
Our key areas are:
- Biotech
- Corporate and commercial transactions in the life sciences sector
- Regulatory and compliance
- Digital Health
Chambers Review
Bird & Bird has a distinguished international team advising a variety of life sciences players, including generic drug companies, research organisations and healthcare providers. The practice group is strongly recommended for IP issues such as patent infringement and subsequent court proceedings. The department also has a growing focus on technological developments. Bird & Bird's additional areas of expertise include licensing agreements, transactions and related criminal proceedings. The firm's lawyers demonstrate a significant understanding of developing and implementing antitrust compliance programmes in the life sciences space.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bird & Bird is client-oriented, with high expertise and creative and practical approaches."
"They are brilliant. They offer sound advice based on deep knowledge of the industry, taking into account the client's need and goals."
"Bird & Bird is client-oriented, with high expertise and creative and practical approaches."
"They are brilliant. They offer sound advice based on deep knowledge of the industry, taking into account the client's need and goals."
Notable Practitioners
Giovanni Galimberti is a highly regarded lawyer who is well known for litigation in life sciences. He advises biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies on patent infringement and IP mandates.
"Giovanni Galimberti is fast and responsive. He provides practical advice and is brilliant in court."
Massimiliano Mostardini enjoys recognition for his IP mandates in the life science sector. He frequently advises a variety of research institutes and offers additional expertise in clinical trials.
"With Massimiliano, you get the feeling that you are in good hands. He has a good, empathetic approach and manages his team well."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bird & Bird
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Members
Provided by Bird & Bird
Afra Casiraghi
Antonella De Gregori
Claudia Ricciardi
Simone Cadeddu
Industries
Provided by Bird & Bird
BioTech
Chemical
Healtchare
Hospitals
MedTech
Medical devices
Pharmaceutical