Pharma/Life Sciences | France

Dechert is a top firm that regularly handles corporate and competition matters in the sector, advising on M&A transactions and related merger filing and control aspects. The team is also experienced in providing regulatory advice on the pricing of medical devices and medicines, with further expertise in abuse of dominant position cases. The law firm offers assistance with cross-border matters, notably across Europe, the USA and Asia.

Dentons is an exceptional firm assisting life sciences clients with a variety of corporate, financing, regulatory and IP mandates. The team often handles M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations, and acts on cross-border matters across various European jurisdictions. The law firm boasts an impressive client roster of pharmaceutical companies as well as businesses from the technology sector.

Simmons & Simmons is a first-class firm advising pharmaceutical clients on the acquisition of assets as well as competition mandates. The law firm handles product liability cases, including large-scale disputes before civil and criminal courts. The team also acts on intellectual property matters, and offers additional expertise in regulatory and compliance matters.

Hogan Lovells acts on behalf of pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers, providing regulatory, competition and employment advice. The team often advises on product liability and patent litigation matters. It also boasts a wealth of experience in multi-jurisdictional mandates.

McDermott Will & Emery is a well-reputed life sciences practice with a client base spanning domestic and foreign pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology developers and investment funds. The law firm provides a diverse range of advice encompassing research partnership agreements, licensing deals and medical technology development. The team frequently acts in cross-border cases.

De Gaulle Fleurance advises both domestic and international healthcare and pharmaceutical clients, often assisting with regulatory advice. The team acts on the implementation of procurement regulation and data privacy. The law firm also offers assistance with corporate matters, including the negotiation of contracts and collaboration agreements.

Jones Day has an experienced team with notable proficiency in handling sales and acquisitions in the life sciences industry. The team advises startups, multinationals and healthcare services companies. The law firm is experienced in capital markets mandates and assists with patent infringement litigation. The lawyers are also active on regulatory matters.

August Debouzy joins the rankings this year and is highly reputed for its intellectual property expertise, advising on infringement actions and nullity proceedings. The team acts for a roster of pharmaceutical companies and medical device industry clients. The lawyers are adept at handling cases at the European as well as French level.

Bird & Bird houses a renowned practice advising on a range of corporate mandates in the pharma and life sciences sector, including fundraisings and acquisitions. The team is also adept at advising on intellectual property and regulatory matters. The law firms handles French and cross-border cases, collaborating with its network of offices globally.

Delsol Avocats enters the rankings this year on the basis of recognition for its adept handling of regulatory matters. The law firm assists with health data questions, market access cases and public tenders. The lawyers act on behalf of pharmaceutical companies, biotechs and medical device clients.

DLA Piper is well regarded for its activity in corporate pharma matters, advising on cross-border acquisitions and investments. The team additionally assists with restructuring, governance and R&D agreement negotiations.

Goodwin advises biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device companies on a wide spectrum of mandates. The team is particularly adept at handling corporate matters in the pharma sector, including LBOs, venture capital and M&A transactions. Goodwin also offers further experience in IP matters related to pharma and life sciences.

LexCase enters the rankings for the first time this year. The law firm focuses on advising pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers on a range of regulatory matters. The lawyers are also adept at advising on litigious mandates, including product liability cases.