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Navigating complexities in the life sciences and health care industries is no easy task. Successfully competing in the space requires increasingly creative strategies and integrated solutions that protect and support your business day in and day out.

Regardless of the sector of the health care industry you operate or the maturity of your products, we understand how to bridge the gap between the challenges you face and the outcome you want. From budding startups to multinational enterprises, we've been there before and know how to position you for success. 

With more than 500 life sciences and health care lawyers across the globe, we work closely with you and each other to tackle tough issues and difficult-to enter markets - no matter where you are today or want to be tomorrow. And because we know what makes your industry tick, we have a deep understanding of the issues you face - helping you stay ahead of the curve and on top of your opportunities. 

Whatever your challenge, wherever the issue, Hogan Lovells has you covered.

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What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells has a celebrated patent litigation practice that acts largely for innovators in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical devices. It is also one of the finest product liability defence practices serving the sector. The team is supported by the Hogan Lovells Science Unit, postdoctoral scientists who advise the legal team on complex technical issues. It is also noted for its transatlantic capability, complemented by its FDA practice in Washington, DC.

Work Highlights

  • Hogan Lovells is defending Zimmer Biomet and its European subsidiaries in several claims, including threatened class action in the UK, as well as claims in Europe, regarding their NexGen Stemmed Option Tibial prosthetic knee component.

Strengths

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Hogan Lovell's client service is very good; they are very responsive, knowledgeable and aware.

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

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Hogan Lovells have one of the best IP litigation teams in London; they did a little Lufthansa case.

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Hogan Lovells are very responsive and good at communications.

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Notable Practitioners

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Matthew Felwick
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Matthew Felwick is recognised for his expertise in product liability matters. He represents clients in inquests, infected blood inquiries, voluntary product recalls and other product liability matters. Clients praise his technical skills and knowledge of the pharmaceuticals space.

Matthew is a class act. He is a very good operator and very easy to work with.

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Daniel Brook
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Daniel Brook
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Daniel Brook is highly recommended for his strong practice in patent litigation, which sees him regularly advise and act for significant clients in the pharmaceutical space.

Dan is excellent; he does a lot of litigation and is well regarded by pharma innovator clients.

Daniel Brook is a standout lawyer for biosimilars litigation.

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Jane Summerfield
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Jane Summerfield advises on the regulatory landscape governing medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers. This includes clinical trials, market authorisation and responding to UK regulatory challenges.

Her regulatory litigation knowledge is incredible.

Jane Summerfield is unbelievably good at holding a line on a technical point.

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Stephen Bennett
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Stephen Bennett
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Stephen Bennett leads on some of the most important court cases concerning patent infringement and validity. He is recommended for disputes concerning all manner of technology and also trade marks.

Stephen is extremely knowledgeable.

Stephen Bennett stands out for his biosimilars and vaccine work.

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Katie McConnell
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Katie McConnell
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Katie McConnell is a solicitor advocate experienced in multi-jurisdictional litigation work. She often advises prominent pharma and life sciences clients in complex patent proceedings and related settlement agreements.

Katie's attention to detail and memory are striking; she is really good at recollecting the details of previous proceedings as well as things that have happened in courts in other countries.

Katie is very good; she is very tuned into her case theory, very sensible and knows which points to fight.

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Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
Daniel Brook
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Daniel Brook
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Stephen Bennett
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Stephen Bennett
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Katie McConnell
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Katie McConnell
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Life Sciences: Product Liability
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Matthew Felwick
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Life Sciences: Regulatory
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Jane Summerfield
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Industries

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Digital Health

Healthcare Services

Hospitals and Healthcare Providers

Medical Devices

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology