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Covington & Burling LLP

Life Sciences: EU

Europe Guide 2026 : Belgium


Covington & Burling LLP

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Life Sciences: EU - Belgium

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling remains a market-leading EU regulatory team offering a strong grasp of the life sciences, agriculture and food sectors. The law firm acts for life sciences clients on the full range of EU regulatory matters, including orphan medicine exclusivity, pathogen sharing, market access and clinical trials. It offers additional experience in drug development, labelling, distribution and advertising matters, as well as vaccine liability. Team members also assist food producers and retailers with compliance issues. The team represents multinational pharmaceutical companies and industry associations.

Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling represented Aloe Vera of Europe before the EU General Court in litigation proceedings concerning an infringement of a regulation banning HADs.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsPeter Bogaert
    Star IndividualsPeter Bogaert

    Peter Bogaert

    Peter Bogaert has an outstanding reputation for advising life sciences clients on regulatory mandates, in both advisory and contentious files. He has a broad practice with notable experience in orphan medicinal products, clinical trials, drug development and distribution matters.
  • Band 3Bart Van Vooren
    Band 3Bart Van Vooren

    Bart Van Vooren

    Bart Van Vooren is an accomplished lawyer who specialises in advising life sciences clients on compliance with biodiversity laws in the pharmaceutical, food and cosmetics sectors, and has significant experience representing them before the EU General Court and Court of Justice.

Ranked Individuals at Covington & Burling LLP (2)

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