Healthcare
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 2
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+1 312 782 3939Chambers Review
Jones Day has a strong healthcare group that draws on its international network to offer local and national clients advice on cross-border transactions and high-stakes litigation. The team's broad regulatory experience includes advising on internal and external investigations arising from allegations of fraud and abuse violations. The firm's clients include providers, pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers, among other sector participants. Jones Day is also noted as active on healthcare private equity transactions.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day represented Daiichi Sankyo Europe (DSE) in litigation filed by Esperion Therapeutics concerning a collaboration agreement in which Esperion licensed to DSE the rights to commercialize a pharmaceutical in Europe.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a breadth of expertise which is paramount and they also make a significant effort to really learn the facts of our business so they can respond appropriately."
"It's a great healthcare team that is very responsive. The attorneys have great industry expertise, are very practical and collaborative, and do great work."
"Their communication style is very clear - one thing they can do is pivot so they can talk with me in very complex terms and then convert that into simpler communication."
"They have a breadth of expertise which is paramount and they also make a significant effort to really learn the facts of our business so they can respond appropriately."
"It's a great healthcare team that is very responsive. The attorneys have great industry expertise, are very practical and collaborative, and do great work."
"Their communication style is very clear - one thing they can do is pivot so they can talk with me in very complex terms and then convert that into simpler communication."
Notable Practitioners
Gerald Griffith is a preeminent healthcare practitioner with considerable experience advising clients such as major health systems. His handling of complex transactions is complemented by significant expertise in tax controversies, including IRS audits.
"Gerald has a vast reservoir of knowledge and he is adept at helping clients translate a complex regulatory framework into operational realities."
"He is very thoughtful and inspires confidence in complicated matters."
Heather O'Shea's practice focuses on complex regulatory mandates, including fraud and abuse litigation and compliance. She regularly represents healthcare providers, medical device manufacturers and life sciences companies.
"She provides excellent service and is extremely responsive and knowledgable. She has a good head on her shoulders and good people skills."
"Heather is one of the sharpest, most insightful healthcare attorneys that I’ve encountered. She is not only creative but also a practical problem solver."