Ranking tables
Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
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Senior Statespeople
Peter O Safir Covington & Burling LLP18 Years Ranked
Richard F Kingham Covington & Burling LLP18 Years Ranked- Jeffrey N GibbsHyman Phelps & McNamara
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Band 3
Jeffrey L Handwerker Arnold & Porter12 Years Ranked
Jennifer Bragg Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates12 Years Ranked- John Manthei Latham & Watkins LLP15 Years Ranked
Kathleen M Sanzo Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP15 Years Ranked
Krista Hessler Carver Covington & Burling LLP4 Years Ranked
Meenakshi Datta Sidley Austin LLP7 Years Ranked
Nikki Reeves King & Spalding LLP3 Years Ranked- Philip Katz Hogan Lovells US LLP9 Years Ranked
Rebecca K. Wood Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
Seth H Lundy King & Spalding LLP13 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
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1 Arnold & PorterLife Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedArnold & Porter has a high-quality team encompassing patent prosecution and regulatory compliance expertise. The firm offers a strong contentious practice for matters such as post-grant reviews and infringement allegations, and has experience representing clients on licensing deals, financing rounds and M&A, with additional expertise in defending product liability claims.
1 Covington & Burling LLPLife Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedCovington & Burling LLP is sought after for the quality of its regulatory advice on a range of issues including pharmacovigilance, good manufacturing practices and post-approval compliance. The firm is recommended for contentious patent matters including infringement, ANDA and Hatch-Waxman proceedings. It has a wealth of experience assisting with strategic partnership formations and M&A, as well as venture fund investments and spinoff formations.
1 Hogan Lovells US LLPLife Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedHogan Lovells enjoys a strong reputation for its roster of regulatory attorneys who offer guidance on compliance, approval processes and contentious engagements with government agencies. The firm has additional expertise in pharmaceutical and medical device product liability proceedings. It also advises on business development, clinical trials, capital markets transactions and strategic partnerships.
1 Sidley Austin LLPLife Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedSidley Austin LLP provides valued counsel on a range of regulatory issues including FDA clearance, promotional materials and good manufacturing practices. The firm offers a powerful litigation service for biotech, pharmaceuticals and medical device patent disputes and patent office proceedings. The team is also known for its work on corporate matters including M&A, securities offerings and joint ventures.
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2 Arnall Golden Gregory LLPLife Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedArnall Golden Gregory LLP is a respected practice with notable expertise advising life sciences companies on a broad range of regulatory matters. The firm offers significant capability in FDA approval, compliance and enforcement for clients in spaces including medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
2 King & Spalding LLPLife Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedKing & Spalding LLP is a well-regarded practice capable of acting for clients on a wide array of regulatory matters. The firm is noted for its expertise on FDA approvals, Congressional investigations and pricing issues. Clients include pharmaceutical and medical device companies of all sizes.
2 Latham & Watkins LLPLife Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedLatham & Watkins LLP offers a high-end corporate practice recognized for its expert capital markets team as well as its handling of complex M&A, collaboration and licensing deals. The firm also provides skillful counsel on regulatory compliance to pharmaceutical and medical device companies on a range of matters including new product approvals and marketing materials. It has a substantial contentious arm for white-collar investigations and patent litigation.
2 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPLife Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance2023 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a formidable team of experienced practitioners providing effective counsel on cross-border licensing and collaboration agreements, capital markets transactions and M&A deals. The firm is noted for patent litigation such as Hatch-Waxman and infringement proceedings. It also advises on FDA compliance and product approval.
2 Ropes & Gray LLPLife Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedRopes & Gray LLP is reputed for high-end M&A, capital markets transactions and complex licensing and collaboration deals. The team is well equipped to assist with matters at the intersection of FDA product labeling rules and the First Amendment, contentious regulatory proceedings and patent disputes.