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Clifford Chance LLP

Life Sciences

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Clifford Chance LLP

Rankings

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Life Sciences - Spain

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance's IP practice has a long-established reputation in Spain. It benefits from the presence both of hugely respected senior partners and of more junior lawyers who also attract roles in important life sciences sector cases. The firm acts for some of the world's most prominent pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and diagnostics companies on patent infringement actions against competing entities and any corresponding revocation actions. The law firm is increasingly recognised in regulatory work, licence agreements, as well as M&A in the life sciences sector.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Edwards Lifesciences in patent infringement proceedings against an Indian competitor.

Strengths

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  • The team at Clifford Chance has extremely deep knowledge, a clear understanding of customer needs and a key capacity for innovation.

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  • Clifford Chance's services are unbeatable.

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  • Clifford Chance offers availability, pragmatism and solid collaboration.

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  • Clifford Chance's capacity to handle complex and sophisticated issues, especially in a multi-jurisdictional manner, is very high.

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  • The work this firm has done has been excellent. In addition to fully understanding our needs, it has adopted innovative solutions that go beyond pure legal knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Miquel Montañá
    Miquel Montañá

    Miquel Montañá

    Miquel Montañá is a leading practitioner in patent litigation. He acts for innovative pharmaceutical companies on patent infringement actions. He also has experience in litigation relating to the enforcement of market exclusivity rights.

    • Miquel is a really good communicator. He also has a good combination of professional and intellectual skills.

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    • Miquel Montañá continues to provide unparalleled legal support. He has great knowledge of the industry and a pragmatic approach. He's an exceptional patent litigator.

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    • Miquel is excellent.

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  • Josep Montefusco
    Josep Montefusco

    Josep Montefusco

    Josep Montefusco acts on Spanish patent proceedings arising as part of pan-European life sciences disputes. He is particularly skilled in the quantification of damages caused by patent breaches.

    • Josep doesn't stop until he has the best solution for the client. He is also very clear in his advice and keeps the big picture in mind.

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