Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical Sector (International & Cross-Border) - UK
What the team is known for
A distinguished London-headquartered law firm with significant global reach throughout Europe and Asia, Simmons & Simmons provides an attractive offering to clients through its sector-focused international strategy, concentrating on financial services, asset management, technology and life sciences. The law firm regularly manages sophisticated multi-jurisdictional mandates from London across these areas of focus and works in conjunction with its other offices across Europe and Asia. It has developed a strong network of co-counsel from other jurisdictions to provide a seamless service for clients.
Simmons & Simmons frequently handles multi-jurisdictional mandates in the life sciences sector. It focuses on patent litigation concerning the UK and European aspects of law, which includes disputes concerned with biosimilars and SPCs. The London team is also called upon to provide sector-specific expertise with regard to licensing agreements, M&A deals, joint ventures and IPOs.
Strengths
"Global regulatory approval issues are handled well by Simmons & Simmons."
"Regardless of time difference, Simmons & Simmons are very responsive and ensure that your enquiries are dealt with within the requested timeline."
"Simmons & Simmons are able to capitalise on the firm's global presence. They attract a lot of work in London from all over the world, but particularly in Asia. Their global outreach is impressive."
