Life Sciences | Europe

Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński is a front-running boutique law firm well prepared to act for clients in the pharmaceutical and medical sectors. Areas of specialisation for the leading legal practice include product liability, clinical trials, distribution and medical reimbursement matters. Product recalls also serve as a source of instruction for the law firm. Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński assists with regulatory issues and also handles contentious matters, including disputes with regulators as well as conflicts with competitors. Clients include innovative pharmaceutical companies as well as industry associations.

Domański Zakrzewski Palinka is a sizeable market-leading team with experience across a range of life sciences mandates, advising on pharmaceutical and biotechnology law. The law firm boasts a solid track record in the areas of clinical trials, distribution of medicinal products and advertising regulation. It is well placed to advise on the introduction of new drugs. Domański Zakrzewski Palinka offers regulatory support, including compliance as well as research and development projects. The law firm represents clients in contentious cases and regularly acts on cross-border instructions. Prominent and innovative domestic and international pharmaceutical companies feature in the department's client list.

DBS Law Firm is a new entrant to the rankings this year. The practice advises high-profile international and domestic clients from the sector on a range of mandates, including asset acquisitions, regulatory issues and distribution mandates. The law firm is based in Kraków.

Dentons is an experienced team maintaining a solid presence in the life sciences market and offering expertise in regulatory, transactional and contentious mandates. The law firm has a demonstrable track record in product liability and regulatory compliance, and is active in handling significant disputes regarding product liability as well as in conflicts with competitors. Dentons is recommended for distribution-related issues, and is also capable in M&A transactions in the life sciences sector, particularly on behalf of medical device manufacturers. The law firm also advises pharmaceutical companies.