Life Sciences: Domestic
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 1
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Provided by Van Bael & Bellis
Please visit Van Bael & Bellis’ website for more information on our extensive work in this field: http://www.vbb.com/corporate-commercial-regulatory/life-sciences
Chambers Review
Van Bael & Bellis is a prominent domestic life sciences practice advising an impressive roster of international biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies on interactions with the Belgian regulator and Belgian interpretation of EU legislation. It assists clients with a range of regulatory work relating to clinical trials, product distribution and market entry for new products. The law firm further represents clients in contentious matters before the Belgian courts relating to reimbursement concerns and product liability. The team is also able to collaborate with the firm's competition department on issues such as information sharing between pharmaceutical companies.
Work Highlights
- Van Bael & Bellis advised Novo Nordisk on a variety of regulatory matters including its sponsorship projects, advertising of medicines and use of clinical trial data.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Van Bael & Bellis know the law well, and also the economic and social environments of the life sciences industries."
"The lawyers at Van Bael & Bellis know the law well, and also the economic and social environments of the life sciences industries."
Notable Practitioners
Catherine Longeval has a wealth of experience advising clients on complex disputes before Belgian courts relating to reimbursement and product liability. She frequently assists clients with regulatory compliance mandates and distribution issues.
"Catherine Longeval is a very responsive and accurate lawyer."
Peter L'Ecluse advises both private companies and federal bodies on a broad scope of regulatory and commercial issues. He assists with the launch of new pharmaceutical products, net pricing matters and clinical trial agreements.
"Peter L'Ecluse is a great partner with whom one may share ideas on complex cases."
