Life Sciences | Europe

Arnold & Porter boasts a highly reputed practice in the life sciences sector that attracts major multinational pharmaceutical companies. The team has considerable expertise in life sciences regulatory matters, including market authorisations, data protection and pricing issues. Lawyers in the team additionally assist with reimbursement matters, distribution questions and litigation related to market exclusivity.

Hogan Lovells boasts a standout life sciences practice advising on a range of Dutch and EU regulatory issues, including market authorisations, cybersecurity compliance and contractual matters. The law firm is particularly adept at advising on cross-border cases owing to its global network. The department's ability to work alongside the law firm's intellectual property and data protection teams allows the team to offer pharmaceutical companies a full service.

The life sciences department at CMS has a focus on helping with regulatory matters, including digital healthcare and licensing agreements. Lawyers at the law firm also represent healthcare providers in contentious cases, as well as advising on reimbursement mandates and pricing issues. It boasts further expertise in distribution matters and transactional cases.

The life sciences department at AKD is widely recognised for its regulatory expertise, particularly in relation to market authorisations, clinical trial procedures and advertising compliance. The team also advises on the distribution of medical devices, transactional matters and contentious issues, drawing on its litigation experience. The law firm represents a broad range of clients across the pharmaceutical and medtech sectors.

Loyens & Loeff's department is regularly sought out by pharmaceutical companies and private equity firms for support on M&A and venture capital transactions in the space, as well as the negotiation of licensing agreements. It demonstrates additional strength in clinical trials and disputes related to medical devices and pricing issues. The team closely collaborates with partners from other departments to assist with life sciences mandates, including tax and competition law.