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Provided by Uría Menéndez

Our in-depth knowledge of the industry and regulations allows us to provide multifaceted advice to companies active in this distinctly global market, placing the firm’s considerable resources at our clients’ disposal.

We are experts in the healthcare, life sciences and chemicals sectors (medicines, food, cosmetics, mixed categories) and take a multidisciplinary approach covering a range of angles: corporate and contractual, administrative and regulatory, competition law, intellectual property, M&A and compliance.

We advise clients from the start of their activity and throughout the research, development, manufacturing, commercialisation and advertising cycle of their products and services. Our knowledge of the market enables us to provide first-rate legal advice that is pragmatic and tailored to each individual case:

Research, development and innovation.

Manufacturing and commercialisation.

Advertising.

Corporate and commercial transactions.

Litigation and regulatory.

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Life Sciences: Patent Litigation - Spain

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What the Team is Known For

Uría Menéndez demonstrates superb coverage of the various regulatory, commercial and intellectual property-related issues arising for companies operating in the life sciences sector. Its lawyers advise on the negotiation of collaboration agreements for the development or manufacture of drugs. The team has experience in applications for authorisation of supply contracts, and it advises on appeals against decisions made on pricing and reimbursement. It assists life sciences companies with questions relating to the legitimate use of health data. Uría Menéndez's civil litigation capabilities are showcased in advice on advertising disputes, product liability cases and patent infringement actions. The firm also possesses notable experience in cases relating to the enforcement of plant variety rights.

Work Highlights

  • Uría Menéndez advised Universal Diagnostics on a EUR64 million investment and financing round, including a long-term strategic partnership with Quest Diagnostics, a publicly traded US-based company.

Strengths

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Uría Menéndez is very commercially-minded and technically strong. It's the best.

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Uría Menéndez's lawyers stand out for their knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector.

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Uría Menéndez has an outstanding knowledge of the regulatory environment, market landscape and latest trends. This makes it an outstanding partner in the local market.

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Uría Menéndez is a firm that is technically and logistically prepared to address complex issues.

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Uría Menéndez is a top firm.

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Notable Practitioners

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Beatriz Cocina
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Beatriz Cocina
1
Band 1
Beatriz Cocina advises on contentious issues arising in relation to the authorisation, pricing and advertising of new drugs. She has experience in non-contentious mandates that have a significant data protection angle.

Beatriz Cocina is a top-quality partner.

Beatriz is a regulatory expert.

Beatriz is hugely didactic and knows pharmaceutical regulations really well.

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Ingrid Pi
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Ingrid Pi
2
Band 2
Ingrid Pi is best known for her patent litigation work. She has further standout experience in disputes relating to revolutionary treatments and innovative medicines for serious conditions.

Ingrid collaborates closely and directly with the client, maximising the chances of success.

Thanks to Ingrid's extensive experience in the life sciences field, she has a thorough understanding of the different regulated sectors and businesses.

Ingrid studies cases rigorously and analytically, including the highly complex technical and scientific aspects.

Ingrid Pi's immediate responses and continuous follow-ups distinguish her.

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Francisco Javier Garcia Perez
3
Francisco Javier Garcia Perez
3
Band 3

Francisco Javier Garcia Perez enjoys notable recognition in the life sciences market in Spain. He regularly assists clients with regulatory matters in the pharmaceutical sector and retains additional experience in contentious mandates. These include advertising and breach of contract issues.

It's great to work with Francisco.

Francisco Javier Garcia Perez is an outstanding lawyer. He is always attuned to the business strategy and has a great commercial mindset that is reflected in the advice that he provides.

Francisco's work is incredible.

Francisco is an excellent lawyer with a great ability to adapt and respond. He is completely client-oriented and focused on providing practical and rapid solutions.

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Beatriz Cocina
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Beatriz Cocina
1
Band 1
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Francisco Javier Garcia Perez
3
Francisco Javier Garcia Perez
3
Band 3
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Life Sciences: Patent Litigation
Ingrid Pi
2
Ingrid Pi
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Band 2
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Life Sciences: Transactional
Beatriz Cocina
2
Beatriz Cocina
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Band 2
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