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Bird & Bird

Life Sciences

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Bird & Bird

About

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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. We have the largest patent litigation group in Europe and are recognised by major global directories as a top tier life sciences firm. With increased regulatory scrutiny, pricing and cost pressures, as well as the rapid developments in genomic technology leading to a more personalised approach to medicine and healthcare, businesses and organisations in the life sciences and healthcare sector face a growing number of complex legal and regulatory challenges in order to stay competitive. Our focus on business being changed by technology and the digital world enables us to support our clients operating in this rapidly changing environment. Our multidisciplinary team of 280 specialist life sciences and healthcare lawyers worldwide can advise you on every aspect of the business cycle of a life science and healthcare product or service, from incorporation through development to protection and exploitation of intellectual property.

Industries (5)

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical Devices
  • Med Tech
  • Digital Health

Chambers Review

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Life Sciences - Europe-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird has an impressive team with especially notable offices in the UK, Italy, Germany and Belgium. The law firm has particular strength in IP mandates, advising on patent revocation and litigation. It is also active on corporate mandates, advising clients on cross-border acquisitions and collaboration agreements. Bird & Bird further advises on regulatory aspects, including data protection and regulatory issues in clinical trials.

Notable practitioners

Key contacts at the firm are the co-heads of the international life sciences and healthcare group, Mark Hilton, in London, and Marc Martens, based in Brussels.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird advised companies in the Dexcom group on patent infringement and revocation claims.

Strengths

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  • Bird & Bird take a pan-European perspective and demonstrate deep technical expertise in local laws, as well as strategic ability.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope

  • Bird & Bird has good insight and foresight in what is changing from a regulatory perspective.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope

  • The firm has excellent capabilities in managing complex matters. It provides concrete solutions that benefit the business, avoiding unnecessary rigidity and focusing on truly strategic aspects.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope

Members

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  • Marc van Wijngaarden

  • Giovanni Galimberti

  • Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan

  • Mark Hilton

    Head of Department

  • Massimiliano Mostardini

  • Boris Kreye

  • Vojtěch Chloupek

  • Marc Martens

    Head of Department

  • Michael Alt

  • Wouter Pors

  • Morag Macdonald

  • Sally Shorthose

  • Michael Finn

  • Eleanor Root

  • Nicole Jadeja

  • Mario Subramaniam

  • James Baillieu

  • Coral Yáñez

  • Emmanuelle Porte

  • Henri Kaikkonen

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