Life Sciences | Europe

PLMJ boasts a distinguished life sciences team which is well versed in advising on regulatory matters, contracting, public procurement and litigation. It advises clients in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries on market access issues, licensing and patent infringements. Additionally, the law firm has a contentious and non-contentious focus, advising on medication supply matters, as well as experience assisting healthcare authorities with legislative changes regarding medical devices.

Sérvulo & Associados has a notable practice housing a respected life sciences team which regularly assists leading generics clients with patent infringement and invalidity disputes. The law firm also advises pharmaceutical clients on clinical trials and EU regulatory matters, as well as on legislation around the use of biological materials and human embryos. The team is experienced in representing clients in injunction proceedings.

VdA has a market-leading life sciences practice group with notable experience advising on regulatory matters including market authorisations, pricing issues and promotional activities. The team also represents clients in litigation proceedings involving medicine supply disputes and medical liability claims. Additionally, VdA advises on contractual and public procurement matters as well as regulatory data protection and data exclusivity issues. The team's clientele include major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados has a notable team with significant experience advising on life sciences regulatory matters such as the supply of medicines and the distribution of medical devices. The team also assists with the authorisation of medical cannabis products. It offers further activity in tackling IP mandates such as patent litigation, infringement and licensing involving drug development and distribution. It is often retained by well known clients active in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.