Pharma/Life Sciences | Europe

Dechert is a top firm regularly handling 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.

The firm has a well-regarded team frequently advising pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers on a broad range of IP and regulatory matters. The team acts on patent infringements and nullity actions, as well as representing clients in litigation relating to pharmaceutical treatments. The law firm also assists with regulations related to medical products and life sciences projects. The lawyers are well versed in cross-border matters concerning a variety of European jurisdictions. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

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 on cross-border cases.

De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés 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.

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

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

Baker McKenzie assists pharmaceutical companies with regulatory and corporate issues, including acquisitions and post-acquisitions matters. The law firm also provides advice on compliance, market access and unfair competition cases. The team is well versed in cross-border matters.

Goodwin joins the table this year on the back of an increasingly active practice. The law firm 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.