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Hogan Lovells

Life Sciences

Europe Guide 2026 : Europe-wide


Hogan Lovells

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Life Sciences - Europe-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells has an excellent life sciences practice with key teams in the Benelux region, Germany, Italy, France and the UK. It offers expertise across an expansive range of matters, including assisting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with M&A and competition law. The firm further advises on regulatory mandates such as clinical trials, data protection and product classification, in addition to contentious matters such as patent litigation and product liability disputes.

Notable practitioners

London-based Jane Summerfield and Andreas von Falck in Düsseldorf lead the firm's life sciences team in Europe.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Hogan Lovells advised CeramTec on worldwide litigation regarding the company's abstract colour, figurative and 3D trade marks for hip joint spheres and the offer of colour-identical products by a competitor.

Strengths

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  • They are a very dedicated and highly competent team, with a deep and experienced bench.

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  • The team is extremely reactive and agile.

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  • Hogan Lovells has in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical and medical device sector. The team is always timely and punctual in providing legal assistance.

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  • The law firm is able to understand context of international, regional and local viewpoints as well as being sophisticated in understanding our business, our model, our needs and limitations.

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Members

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  • Arne Thiermann

  • Andreas von Falck

  • Ina Brock

  • Tanja Eisenblätter

  • Jörg Schickert

  • Mikael Salmela

  • Fabien Roy

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