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Schellenberg Wittmer’s Life Sciences Group is a leading practice for dispute resolution, transactional work and regulatory matters in the field of life sciences. We advise and represent companies from a variety of sectors, including pharma, biotechnology, medical devices, cosmetics, and food and beverages.
Schellenberg Wittmer’s Life Sciences Group has broad expertise in representing life sciences clients in complex international disputes and in advising on corporate and commercial matters, such as complex licensing deals, joint ventures and M&A transactions. Additionally, we provide guidance in regulatory matters and advise on data protection, compliance and investigations, e-health, software and competition law.
Litigation/Arbitration
We represent clients in litigation, arbitration and mediation proceedings over a broad range of issues, including:
Corporate and Commercial
Advice and Regulatory
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Schellenberg Wittmer advised Santhera Pharmaceuticals on the sale of its Raxone business to Chiesi Farmaceutici.
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The team has strong business acumen and an understanding of the life sciences industry.
Schellenberg Wittmer has deep knowledge of the topics and a pragmatic, experience-based approach.
Schellenberg Wittmer is very responsive and commercial in its approach. Deadlines are agreed and met, with commercial objectives in mind.
The Schellenberg Wittmer team is result-driven, has profound industry knowledge and provides pragmatic solutions.
Schellenberg Wittmer is aware of the balance between possible legal solutions and the relevant commercial aspects.
The team has strong business acumen and an understanding of the life sciences industry.
Schellenberg Wittmer has deep knowledge of the topics and a pragmatic, experience-based approach.
Schellenberg Wittmer is very responsive and commercial in its approach. Deadlines are agreed and met, with commercial objectives in mind.
The Schellenberg Wittmer team is result-driven, has profound industry knowledge and provides pragmatic solutions.
Schellenberg Wittmer is aware of the balance between possible legal solutions and the relevant commercial aspects.
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Lorenza Ferrari Hofer assists clients with licensing matters, product liability, regulatory issues and M&A transactions. She acts for domestic and international life sciences companies.
Lorenza Ferrari Hofer is an excellent lawyer. She is my go-to in Switzerland.
Lorenza Ferrari Hofer has a very pragmatic and hands-on approach.
Lorenza Ferrari Hofer is a really excellent life sciences specialist.
Lorenza Ferrari Hofer is excellent in terms of knowledge and strategic thinking.
Philipp Groz regularly advises on distribution and licensing agreements, as well as domestic and international litigation and arbitration. He demonstrates further strength in product liability matters and M&A transactions in the pharmaceutical sector.
Philipp Groz has great business acumen. He knows the ins and outs of IP and life sciences law and has a great understanding of cross-topic challenges.
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David Mamane
Head of Department
Oliver Triebold
Pascal Hubli
Philipp Groz
Head of Department
Roland Mathys
Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald