Ranking tables
USA District of Columbia Healthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Hyman Phelps & McNamara
Band 4
- Akin 4 Years Ranked
- Alston & Bird LLP 8 Years Ranked
- ArentFox Schiff LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Baker McKenzie 1 Years Ranked
- BakerHostetler LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Goodwin 2 Years Ranked
- McDermott Will & Emery LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 17 Years Ranked
- Polsinelli PC 1 Years Ranked
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates 9 Years Ranked
- Reed Smith LLP
Senior Statespeople
- Peter O Safir Covington & Burling LLP17 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey N Gibbs
- Jonathan S Kahan
Band 1
Band 2
- Cathy Burgess Alston & Bird LLP6 Years Ranked
- Denise Esposito Covington & Burling LLP6 Years Ranked
- Gregory Levine Ropes & Gray LLP13 Years Ranked
- Kathleen M Sanzo Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP14 Years Ranked
- Kellie Combs Ropes & Gray LLP6 Years Ranked
- Nathan Brown Akin5 Years Ranked
- Raymond A Bonner Sidley Austin LLP13 Years Ranked
- Vernessa T. Pollard McDermott Will & Emery LLP10 Years Ranked
- William McConagha Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates2 Years Ranked
- Philip Katz
- Scott M. Lassman
- William B Schultz
Band 3
- Brian Waldman ArentFox Schiff LLP5 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth Richards Latham & Watkins LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Senger Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
- John D. Shakow King & Spalding LLP2 Years Ranked
- Julie Tibbets Goodwin5 Years Ranked
- Lee H Rosebush BakerHostetler LLP5 Years Ranked
- Nikki Reeves King & Spalding LLP2 Years Ranked
- Paul Radensky McDermott Will & Emery LLP4 Years Ranked
- Rebecca K. Wood Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
- Seth H Lundy King & Spalding LLP12 Years Ranked
- Celeste A. Letourneau
- J Benneville Haas
- John J Smith
- Kevin Madagan
- Mark S Brown
- Meredith Manning
- Michael Heyl
- Michael M. Gaba
- Paul D. Rubin
Band 4
- Areta Kupchyk Foley Hoag LLP1 Years Ranked
- Krista Hessler Carver Covington & Burling LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michele Buenafe Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP1 Years Ranked
- Nathan C Sheers Paul Hastings LLP1 Years Ranked
- Stacy Cline Amin Morrison Foerster1 Years Ranked
- David Horowitz
- Edward John Allera
- Kurt Karst
- Pamela Forrest
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Covington & Burling LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedA powerhouse in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry with extensive experience advising on product development, manufacturing and pharmacovigilance. Retained by clients for its proficiency dealing with regulatory bodies including the FDA and Consumer Product Safety Commission.1 Hogan Lovells US LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedDistinguished team with deep expertise across the scope of the healthcare and life sciences industries. Handles complex issues including the regulation of new medical devices, biotechnology products and healthcare litigation. Strengths also include government price reporting, privacy and reimbursement issues. Expertise extends to advising on transactions such as clinical integrations, M&A and contracting. Noted for its focus on digital health concerns.1 Sidley Austin LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedMultitalented team that attracts an impressive breadth of work in the sector, representing both healthcare providers and manufacturers in relation to complex clinical matters, including research trial compliance. Also advises on an array of regulatory issues including pricing, reimbursement and coverage. Frequently retained on high-stakes government investigations, with experience across criminal and civil matters.
Band 2
2 Arnold & PorterHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedImpressive 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.2 King & Spalding LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedStrong regulatory capabilities and litigation strength, frequently advising on high-value Medicare reimbursement appeals for hospitals. Also acts on M&A and joint ventures involving providers, as well as health IT concerns. Also noted for its experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech space, advising on areas such as clinical trials, marketing and disputes. Offers skill in handling drug-pricing issues for pharmaceutical manufacturers.2 Latham & Watkins LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedAdvises a wide range of healthcare entities, including hospitals, laboratories and distributors, on complex investigations and transactions. Interdisciplinary approach offers clients varied expertise in areas such as qui tam litigation and capital markets investment. Also acts on administrative challenges and FDA regulatory issues. Clients also include companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturing and biotech industries.2 Ropes & Gray LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedRobust practice sought after for a range of matters spanning healthcare, medical device and pharmaceutical issues. Offers substantial experience in regulatory issues including compliance and investigations work, coupled with pharmaceutical expertise encompassing advertising and patent advice. Also noted for arguing cases in trial and appellate courts.
Band 3
- Hyman Phelps & McNamaraHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 3
Band 4
4 AkinHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedA strong force in the healthcare market that acts for multiple high-profile clients. Excels across the range of regulatory and litigation work, regularly representing clients in investigations and disputes with government bodies. Expertise includes Medicare reimbursement disputes and False Claims Act claims. Also possesses experience advising healthcare clients on due diligence and other aspects of transactional matters.4 Alston & Bird LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedOffers a wealth of expertise in FDA enforcement and compliance matters, with broad cross-border capabilities. Noted for advising drug manufacturers on a range of issues including warning letters, HIPAA and fraud and abuse matters. Also counsels on compliance issues in new product developments.4 ArentFox Schiff LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedStrong 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.4 Baker McKenzieHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedThe Baker McKenzie team offers broad expertise on a range of regulatory issues, including, but not limited to, FDA regulatory compliance and the commercialization of products. The team has significant experience of handling transactions. They are also called upon to provide counsel on the development of internal compliance protocols. The group routinely advises pharmaceutical and medical device companies.4 BakerHostetler LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedNotable experience in high-profile FDA mandates. Regularly advises pharmaceutical clients and providers as well as private equity funds on regulatory issues such as those connected to new drug applications and advertising matters. Expertise in negotiating pharmacy benefit management contracts. Also offers strong skills in a broad range of transactions including sale of assets and joint ventures.4 GoodwinHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedCounsels 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.4 McDermott Will & Emery LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedPremier group with diverse subject matter expertise, handling complex transactional and regulatory matters for an enviable client list. Represents a range of clients, notably healthcare providers and private equity firms, across the full spectrum of healthcare work, including lobbying and policy matters. Regularly advises on civil litigation and high-stakes enforcement proceedings. Expertise extends to FDA regulatory compliance.4 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedDemonstrates extensive capabilities in health law compliance matters, including investigations and other regulatory challenges. Attracts a broad roster of clients, including healthcare service providers, pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Frequently acts on civil and criminal litigation, as well as representing private equity firms in high-value healthcare acquisitions. Offers notable expertise in advising on complex coverage and reimbursement issues. Also noted for its FDA regulatory capabilities.4 Polsinelli PCHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedPolsinelli has a significant healthcare practice. The practitioners are routinely called upon to assist with FDA regulatory issues. The team is noted for their representation of medical device manufacturers in a range of issues. They are adept at handling matters related to HIPAA compliance, data privacy and security, as well as Medicare coverage and payment issues.4 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesHealthcare: Pharmaceutical/Medical Products Regulatory2022 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedWell-regarded team offering knowledge across a broad range of industry concerns. Provides high-level advice on regulatory compliance and enforcement proceedings. Noted for strength in both civil and criminal litigation, and also draws on significant transactional capabilities. Acts for a range of life sciences companies alongside providers, fielding increasing strength in FDA regulatory issues. Also noted for its handling of issues arising from the opioid sector.