CMS, Life Sciences | Chambers Europe Profile

About

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With over 300 dedicated sector specialists CMS is a household name in the Life Sciences & Healthcare sector. Our lawyers act as the trusted advisers of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies and the top 10 medical device companies around the world. CMS offers a one-stop-shop to clients offering a comprehensive and holistic sector approach and the availability of a dedicated patent and product liability team in multiple jurisdictions.

Chambers Review

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Life Sciences - Europe-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

CMS has key teams in the UK, Hungary, the Netherlands and Germany. The law firm has extensive expertise in acquisitions and competition matters. The lawyers also assist with contentious cases before the CJEU. It has further strength in IP matters, advising on advertising and patent infringement issues, with additional experience in product liability and licensing matters.

Notable practitioners

A key contact at the firm is Hamburg-based Jens Wagner, chair of the global life sciences group.

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Work Highlights

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CMS advised Carl Zeiss Meditec on its agreement to acquire all shares in the capital of DORC Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center from Eurazeo for EUR985 million.

Strengths

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The CMS team are always quick to respond to enquiries, provide clear and practical advice, and ensure that our needs are met efficiently and with the highest level of professionalism.