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VdA

Life Sciences

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VdA

Rankings

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Life Sciences - Portugal

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

VdA has a market-leading life sciences practice group with notable experience advising on regulatory matters including market authorisations, pricing issues and promotional activities. The team also represents clients in litigation proceedings involving medicine supply disputes and medical liability claims. Additionally, VdA advises on contractual and public procurement matters as well as regulatory data protection and data exclusivity issues. The team's clientele include major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

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Strengths

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  • VdA stands out for its strong healthcare regulatory experience coupled with public and civil litigation experience.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope

  • We choose the law firm for its deep knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation and deep understanding of business needs.

    Life Sciences respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Francisca Paulouro
    Francisca Paulouro

    Francisca Paulouro

    Francisca Paulouro is recognised for her regulatory work in the life sciences sector. She also assists high-end clients from the pharmaceutical industry with commercial agreements, supply disputes and pricing matters.

    • Francisca is great, always available and willing to help. She provides responses in a timely manner with great legal knowledge and business understanding.

      Life Sciences respondentEurope

    • Francisca Paulouro demonstrates exceptional expertise in Portuguese healthcare regulatory law and practice.

      Life Sciences respondentEurope
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  • Pedro Fontes
    Pedro Fontes

    Pedro Fontes

    Pedro Fontes assists pharmaceutical companies with regulatory matters including market authorisations. He also advises on contract negotiations and administrative proceedings.

    • Pedro Fontes is very knowledgeable and an excellent lawyer.

      Life Sciences respondentEurope

    • We value him for his strategic vision, good experience and pragmatic approach.

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