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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Life Sciences

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Rankings

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Life Sciences - Italy

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer fields a seasoned life sciences team with extensive experience in various matters, such as patent litigation and related criminal disputes. The firm also excels in non-contentious mandates such as those relating to product research and development, among other regulatory matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer represented Elekta in criminal proceedings alleging bid rigging.

Strengths

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer successfully manages complex and significant projects with timeliness and reliability, demonstrating a proactive approach.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope
  • I like the team's responsiveness and ability to think about both legal and commercial risks.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope
  • The team is very precise and efficient. It has a very good overview of the market and a practical approach.

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  • The team stands out for its consolidated experience in the sector of life sciences, its multidisciplinary nature, excellent coordination and strong leadership.

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  • The law firm is a one-stop-shop in the life sciences sector.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Laura Orlando
    Band 1Laura Orlando

    Laura Orlando

    Laura Orlando is an outstanding lawyer advising global life science players on patent rights and infringement disputes. She further advises clients in the healthcare sector on compliance matters.

    • Laura Orlando has a very open-minded approach and delivers complex concepts in an easy way.

      Life Sciences respondentEurope
    • Laura Orlando is formidable, unparalleled, smart and experienced.

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    • She is very business-oriented, precise and approachable.

      Life Sciences respondentEurope
    • Laura is a fantastic lawyer. She is very pragmatic and succeeds in simplifying complex matters.

      Life Sciences respondentEurope
    • Laura Orlando has great experience.

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  • Associates to watchMartina Maffei
    Associates to watchMartina Maffei

    Martina Maffei

    Martina Maffei is a senior associate noted for her handling of IP-related mandates in the life sciences arena. She provides regulatory advice on patent and trade mark protection. She further assists with patent litigation matters for both domestic and international healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

    • Martina Maffei provides very direct communication and good responsiveness. She is fast and delivers a good service.

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    • Martina Maffei takes the time to properly understand our business.

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