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Clifford Chance LLP

Life Sciences

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Life Sciences - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance offers clients impressive life sciences expertise throughout its European network. The law firm has particularly strong teams based in Germany, Russia and Spain. Its main areas of focus include:

• Complex cross-border transactions.

• Regulatory compliance mandates.

• Licensing and collaboration agreements.

• Product liability and patent litigation.

Notable practitioners

Leigh Oliver in Washington D.C., Torsten Syrbe in Düsseldorf and Stephen Reese in London are co-chairs of the law firms life science group and act as key contacts.

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Strengths

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  • The team has a high knowledge of technical issues and is able to handle very complex matters. It offers a very good client service, with quick and rigorous responses.

    Life Sciences respondentGlobal

  • Clifford Chance provides both strategic and tactical advice. The team highlights risks and potential mitigation strategies and advises on the most practical and balanced approach.

    Life Sciences respondentGlobal

  • Clifford Chance provides both strategic and tactical advice. The team highlights risks and potential mitigation strategies and advises on the most practical approach.

    Life Sciences respondentGlobal

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