Healthcare | USA

Epstein Becker & Green has a longstanding healthcare industry expertise across regulatory compliance, investigations and litigation. The group is frequently sought out for its expert representation of private equity firms in healthcare transactions. It is also a popular choice for hospital systems, physician practices and academic medical centers. The team's experience extends to privacy issues and legislative counsel. Additionally, it advises clients on the potential implications of changes in policy and developments.

Latham & Watkins' team advises a wide range of healthcare entities, including hospitals, laboratories and distributors, on complex investigations and transactions. Its interdisciplinary approach offers clients varied expertise in areas such as qui tam litigation and capital markets investment. The firm also acts on administrative challenges and FDA regulatory issues. The team's clients additionally include companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturing and biotech industries.

McDermott Will & Schulte is a premier group with diverse subject matter expertise, handling complex transactional and regulatory matters for an enviable client list. The firm represents a range of clients, notably healthcare providers and private equity firms, across the full spectrum of healthcare work, including lobbying and policy matters. It regularly advises on civil litigation and high-stakes enforcement proceedings. The team's expertise extends to FDA regulatory compliance.

Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC is a well-respected choice for local and national clients, including benefit management companies and life sciences organizations. Particular areas of expertise include fraud and abuse claims, government investigations and M&A in the healthcare industry. The team has notable experience defending pharmaceutical clients in enforcement proceedings.

Ropes & Gray has a robust practice sought after for a range of matters spanning healthcare, medical device and pharmaceutical issues. The team offers substantial experience in regulatory issues including compliance and investigations work, coupled with pharmaceutical expertise encompassing advertising and patent advice. It is also noted for arguing cases in trial and appellate courts.

Arnold & Porter is an impressive team with wide-ranging expertise in healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device matters, including innovative technology and compliance issues. Integrated life sciences practice offers strong IT services to clients, alongside FDA and healthcare regulatory compliance counseling. Notable litigation capabilities include both civil and criminal defense work. Offers strength acting for organizational as well as individual clients in the healthcare space.

Crowell & Moring LLP acts for a diverse client base including leading healthcare insurers, academic medical centers and hospital systems. It has experienced practitioners that offer advice on all aspects of the healthcare industry, including law reform, privacy and antitrust matters. The team has notable regulatory compliance capabilities, complemented by strength in civil and criminal litigation. It also offers ability advising on transactional healthcare matters.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius demonstrates extensive capabilities in health law compliance matters, including investigations and other regulatory challenges. It attracts a broad roster of clients, including healthcare service providers, pharmaceutical and biotech companies. It frequently acts on civil and criminal litigation, as well as representing private equity firms in high-value healthcare acquisitions. The team offers notable expertise in advising on complex coverage and reimbursement issues, and is also noted for its FDA regulatory capabilities.

Reed Smith has an excellent healthcare team that maintains a strong profile for regulatory work, including reimbursement and transactional due diligence. It regularly advises care providers, investors and new technology manufacturers, among others. The team's experience includes advising on external investigations conducted by government bodies such as the DOJ. The department also counsels pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers on FDA regulation and fraud and abuse matters.

Akin is a strong force in the healthcare market that acts for multiple high-profile clients. The team excels across the range of regulatory and litigation work, regularly representing clients in investigations and disputes with government bodies. Its expertise includes Medicare reimbursement disputes and False Claims Act claims. The group also possesses experience advising healthcare clients on due diligence and other aspects of transactional matters.

Dentons LLP is a large and accomplished team with a strong reputation in the DC healthcare market. It frequently advises high-caliber industry clients including health systems and global medical manufacturers, as well as offering significant experience in representing hospitals. The team has broad expertise including fraud and abuse disputes, tax issues and HIPAA compliance. It is also adept advising healthcare clients on a range of corporate transactions, including M&A and joint ventures.

Alston & Bird LLP offers a wealth of expertise in FDA enforcement and compliance matters, with broad cross-border capabilities. The firm is noted for advising drug manufacturers on a range of issues including warning letters, HIPAA and fraud and abuse matters. It also counsels on compliance issues in new product developments.

ArentFox Schiff LLP is a strong team noted for its handling of wide-ranging matters, including regulatory compliance, external investigations and litigation. Particularly adept at fraud and abuse matters, with significant expertise in high-stakes False Claims Act matters. Also offers experience in drug pricing and FDA regulatory issues for pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC provides extensive skill in fraud and abuse matters such as Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute concerns. Regularly counsels a broad range of clients including manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, hospitals and health systems. Experience spans internal investigations, litigation and compliance issues related to Medicare.

Faegre Drinker has a dedicated healthcare practice with impressive expertise in tax and governance matters. Advises clients on matters relating to transactions in the industry, including antitrust counseling, clinical integration and managed care strategy, as well as healthcare IT. Specializes in representing nonprofit providers and also handles complex healthcare litigation.

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton has an experienced team that is renowned for its ability to handle transactional issues. Its practitioners also offer strength in assisting with fraud and abuse matters. They have further experience of providing counsel on privacy and security compliance, reimbursement and licensure issues.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC enjoys a strong presence in the healthcare industry, with noted involvement in regulatory proceedings, acting on behalf of public and private organizations as well as advising on joint venture and merger transactions. Regularly advises on Medicare and Medicaid-related matters.

Foley & Lardner LLP has a strong healthcare practice with significant expertise in regulatory advice and litigation. The firm frequently advises clients such as healthcare centers, providers and healthcare technology companies on regulatory and compliance matters, as well as False Claims Act and antitrust litigation. It is also noted for its broader transactional capabilities, including equity financing and investments advice.

Foley Hoag LLP has a strong reimbursement practice that regularly advises healthcare providers, academic institutions and suppliers. Impressive expertise in fraud and abuse matters, privacy concerns and licensing. Also noted for its pharmaceutical pricing capabilities.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP handles an array of litigation for a wide range of healthcare clients, including providers, insurers and businesses. It regularly represents clients in criminal and civil claims relating to the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute. The firm is also called upon for transactional work and acquisitions within the healthcare sphere.

Goodwin counsels a broad range of clients including pharmaceuticals and medical device manufacturers on complex FDA regulatory issues. Noted for its significant expertise in compliance related to new drug and device development and its strong cross-border capabilities. Also acts on transactions such as the sale of drug rights.

Hooper Lundy & Bookman PC is a notable law firm with a solid healthcare practice and particular expertise in Medicare reimbursement disputes. The firm also represents hospitals and medical systems in regulatory and compliance issues. It has further capabilities in healthcare litigation.

Jones Day provides extensive counseling on regulatory and transactional issues for a wide range of healthcare clients, including those in the telehealth sector. Known for its strength in contentious matters such as opioid litigation and fraud and abuse cases.

Norton Rose Fulbright is a respected group with strength in many areas, including government investigations and False Claims Act litigation. It has strength in advising academic medical centers on fraud cases, and also advises on transactions for significant players in the industry. Norton Rose acts on cross-border proceedings, drawing on extensive global regulatory expertise. It also offers additional skills advising clients in government investigations.

The healthcare practice at O'Melveny focuses on defending managed care

organizations against Medicare-related allegations, False Claims Act disputes,

and reimbursement issues. It is able to represent Medicare Advantage insurers in DOJ and HHS OIG investigations and audits.

Polsinelli has a significant healthcare practice who lawyers are routinely called upon to assist with FDA regulatory issues. The team is noted for its representation of medical device manufacturers in a range of issues, and is adept at handling matters related to HIPAA compliance, data privacy and security, as well as Medicare coverage and payment issues.

Potomac Law Group advises clients on allegations of Medicare and Medicaid fraud. It has experience of enforcement actions brought by federal, state and local authorities.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates is a well-regarded team that offers knowledge across a broad range of industry concerns. It provides high-level advice on regulatory compliance and enforcement proceedings. Skadden is noted for strength in both civil and criminal litigation, and also draws on significant transactional capabilities. It acts for a range of life sciences companies, alongside providers, fielding increasing strength in FDA regulatory issues.

Troutman Pepper Locke represents healthcare providers, insurers, investors and health information technology companies in transactions, regulatory compliance, government relations and enforcement and litigation matters.

Williams & Connolly has considerable experience of representing clients in complex litigation and investigations. Its practitioners routinely handle disputes arising from claims under the False Claims Act and qui tam complaints. The team's clients include retailers, healthcare organizations and pharmaceutical companies.