Life Sciences (International Firms) - China
What the team is known for
CMS possesses a dynamic life sciences and healthcare practice in China with significant international capability. It handles a high volume of inbound work, often assisting foreign players in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors with their Chinese transactions. CMS offers further expertise in patent issues and relevant litigations. The team has the ability to advise on multi-jurisdictional matters. Its key clients include Medtronic, Eli Lilly and Novartis.
Strengths
"Everyone with whom I have worked at CMS's Hong Kong office has been of the highest quality; uniformly excellent attorneys. They are very client-focused, responsive and cost-efficient."
"CMS handle complex matters extremely well. They are able to effectively manage and navigate large and sophisticated matters that often involve multiple jurisdictions in a seamless manner."
Notable practitioners
Nick Beckett is noted for his broad experience in the pharmaceutical industry and is regularly mandated by its leading players.He is adept at handling both non-contentious matters and commercial dispute resolution. "Nick is exceptional. He has a laser focus on outstanding client service, and is highly responsive, very generous and patient with his time." "He is highly motivated and a naturally collaborative lawyer who works with multiple stakeholders from a variety of jurisdictions seamlessly and efficiently."
