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MLL Legal

Life Sciences

Europe Guide 2026 : Switzerland


MLL Legal

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About

Provided by MLL Legal

In a dynamic environment where changing regulatory requirements, long product cycles, complex intellectual property rights and cost pressure on healthcare pose constant challenges for our clients, we offer you access to our extensive team of savvy experts. Not only are they legally qualified; they also have a deep understanding of the relevant technical and business-related issues in the life sciences and healthcare sectors.
Life Sciences is a key consulting area for our firm, where we have special expertise and proven track record, providing you with comprehensive support with pharmaceuticals, biotech, healthcare, medtech and digital health.


Chambers Review

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Life Sciences - Switzerland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

MLL Legal is a respected practice with well-regarded strength in patent litigation work for pharmaceutical clients, including preliminary injunctions and patent enforcement. The team has further experience advising on research programme participation. The law firm also regularly represents clients in pricing and reimbursement disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • MLL Legal represented Takeda before the Swiss Federal Patent Court in proceedings related to its basic patent for lisdexamfetamine, as well as the enforcement of the company's SPC for Elvanse against Spirig.

Strengths

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  • MLL Legal provides very solid and pragmatic advice with excellent industry knowledge.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope
  • They offer an extremely high level of responsiveness.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope
  • The team is very collaborative and keen to work with us to find the best way forward.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope
  • The MLL Legal team is fantastic and great to work with.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Simon Holzer
    Band 1Simon Holzer

    Simon Holzer

    Simon Holzer is highly active representing domestic and international pharmaceutical companies in high-value patent infringement, challenge and revocation actions.
    • I love working with Simon Holzer.

      Life Sciences respondentEurope
    • Simon Holzer is a fantastic lawyer.

      Life Sciences respondentEurope
    • Simon Holzer is a great lawyer who is unflappable and very easy to work with. He has a lot of gravitas and experience in this space.

      Life Sciences respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at MLL Legal (1)

Switzerland

Members

Provided by MLL Legal

  • Nicola Benz

  • Mark Montanari

  • Daniel Schoch

  • Mona Stephenson

  • Renato Bucher

  • L. Mattias Johnson

  • Julie Wynne

  • Ulrike Ciesla

  • Nadine von Büren-Maier

  • Frédéric Cottier

  • Michael Reinle

  • Andrea Sieber

  • Kilian Schärli

  • Markus Frank Huber

  • Michael Ritscher

    Head of Department

  • Simon Holzer

    Head of Department

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  • Lukas Bühlmann

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