Life Sciences (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
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+86 10 5933 5688Chambers Review
Bird & Bird's life sciences and healthcare team is recognised for its strength in contentious and non-contentious IP issues, including patent litigation, licensing and portfolio management. The team advises on clinical trials and is increasingly active on corporate and transactional matters. It is adept at handling regulatory and data transfer issues. It acts for an impressive roster of medical device, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, including startups, government and research bodies such as Edwards Lifesciences, Merck KGaA and Stryker Pacific. The firm is noted for its capabilities in cross-border matters involving Asian and European jurisdictions.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird advised Denmark-based pharmaceutical company ALK-Abelló on its data protection projects, including the implementation of a comprehensive Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) compliance project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bird & Bird is very strong for healthcare regulations and competition law-related matters."
"They are very agile and responsive to urgent topics that needed legal advice."
"Bird & Bird is very strong for healthcare regulations and competition law-related matters."
"They are very agile and responsive to urgent topics that needed legal advice."
Notable Practitioners
Alison Wong leads Bird & Bird's life sciences and healthcare team, and is part of the Hong Kong office's intellectual property team. She is a capable adviser on regulatory issues and contentious IP matters for foreign pharmaceutical and medical technology corporations.
"I really have a great time working with Alison. She has strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry; she is able to bring both commercial and legal perspectives in my engagements with her."