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José Fernández-Rañada López-Dóriga

José Fernández-Rañada López-Dóriga

Europe 2026

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Garrigues
 Garrigues

Ranked in 1 practice area

Life Sciences: Transactional

Spain

2 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Life Sciences and Healthcare, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Contracts. Focuses on transactional and regulatory work. Advises some of the foremost companies in the industry in the regulation of medicinal products and medical devices in Spain and the EU. Has a wealth of experience in high-value life sciences transactions. Demonstrated ability to apply life sciences know-how to M&A activity.

Career

Partner at Garrigues. Head of the Life Sciences team. Selected by best-known legal directories. Speaks Spanish, English and French.

Professional Memberships

He is a member of the Madrid Bar Association.

Publications

Lecturer at renowned post-graduate programs. Author of a range of publications on Life Sciences and Commercial Law.

Personal

Master’s Degree in European Commercial Law (Université Libre de Bruxelles – ULB), with "Grande distinction" honors.

Degree in Law and Associate’s Degree in Business Studies (ICADE E-I Universidad Pontificia de Comillas).

Completed first and second year business studies (distance learning) at Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED).

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Life Sciences: Transactional - Spain

Band 3
Individual Editorial

José Fernández-Rañada López-Dóriga is the head of Garrigues' life sciences and healthcare team. He offers clients expert representation in transactional mandates, including the acquisition of medical research and pharmaceutical companies.

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Strengths

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  • His personal involvement in every phase of the project, from strategy definition to execution, has been consistent and exemplary.

    Life Sciences: TransactionalChambers European Guide

  • José is a partner who provides differential value and inspires complete trust.

    Life Sciences: TransactionalChambers European Guide

  • José has an extraordinary strategic vision, combined with excellent knowledge of the sector and, most importantly, a magnificent understanding of the culture and needs of the department.

    Life Sciences: TransactionalChambers European Guide

  • José Fernández-Rañada López-Dóriga is excellent, committed, knowledgeable in the field and attentive to the needs and priorities of the business.

    Life Sciences: TransactionalChambers European Guide

  • José stands out for his deep technical knowledge, strategic vision and ability to anticipate legal risks with a clearly business-oriented approach.

    Life Sciences: TransactionalChambers European Guide

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