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Life Sciences and Healthcare

Industries making an impact on modern society

Life sciences, health and social care are vitally important in the development of modern society, with a complex network of stakeholders, from the general public and clinical practitioners to regulators, insurers and governments. We understand the unique challenges of the industry and deliver results-focused advice for a diverse range of clients, from drug developers to healthcare providers and the entities that finance and support them.

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Regulatory and compliance

'Vet-ting' medicinal claims in Great Britain: top tips on advertising pet products with health benefits

Complying with regulatory requirements and ensuring that advertising and marketing copy is accurate increases consumer confidence in brands

09/05/2023

Regulatory and compliance

'Vet-ting' medicinal claims in Great Britain: top tips on advertising pet products with health benefits

09/05/2023

Life Sciences and Healthcare

European Commission publishes proposal for new EU pharmaceutical legislation

The EU Commission is planning to revise the pharmaceutical legislation in Europe to make medicinal products more available, accessible and...

02/05/2023

Intellectual property

UK sets out the new Science and Technology Framework

Government growth ambitions for critical technologies including AI and future telecoms require regulatory clarity

30/03/2023

Tax

Spring Budget 2023 | What tax measures were announced?

A budget for growth but no cuts in tax rates

16/03/2023

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Spring Budget 2023 | UK chancellor announces new regulatory model for medicines and medical technologies

Move raises the question of whether regulatory framework for medicines and medical devices will diverge from the EU model in...

16/03/2023

Regulatory and compliance

Consultation opens on proposed revisions to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations in Great Britain

Businesses involved in the manufacture, distribution and dispensation of veterinary medicinal products should take the opportunity to respond before the...

15/03/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

Medical Technology Strategy | UK to introduce regulatory framework for point of care manufacturing | Commission launches call for evidence...

28/02/2023

Regulatory and compliance

UK NHS suppliers required to commit to net zero by 2050 or lose out on future contract opportunities

From April, bidders for NHS contracts over £5 million must produce a carbon reduction plan

20/02/2023

Commercial

Enforcement risks mount in Germany for comparison and intermediary platforms

German watchdog is pursuing misleading behaviour and lack of transparency on ranking, reviews and market coverage

08/02/2023

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Telemedicine in Italy takes next step following pandemic regulatory advance

The 'care relationship' between the physician and the patient will be transformed by telemedicine if not superseded

30/01/2023

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Corporate

2023 predictions: What's on the horizon for US businesses operating in Europe?

By staying ahead of the curve and preparing for changes, US businesses can remain competitive and successful in Europe

17/01/2023

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Pharma industry watches as UK Court of Appeal considers issue of plausibility

Decisions to invalidate blood clot drug patents are appealed

13/01/2023

Life Sciences and Healthcare

New year brings healthcare professional interaction rule update in Belgium

The new rules offer more flexibility to life sciences businesses interacting with health professionals and organisations

04/01/2023

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Products without an intended medical purpose: EU clarifies conditions

Non-medical product manufacturers have limited time to prepare for new risk management and clinical data obligations

20/12/2022

Life Sciences and Healthcare

The UK Patents Court puts an arrow through Teva's application for declaratory relief

Court of Appeal makes clear the limits on obtaining Arrow declaratory relief for deployment in other jurisdictions

15/12/2022

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Regulatory and compliance

'Vet-ting' medicinal claims in Great Britain: top tips on advertising pet products with health benefits

Complying with regulatory requirements and ensuring that advertising and marketing copy is accurate increases consumer confidence in brands

09/05/2023

Regulatory and compliance

'Vet-ting' medicinal claims in Great Britain: top tips on advertising pet products with health benefits

09/05/2023

Life Sciences and Healthcare

European Commission publishes proposal for new EU pharmaceutical legislation

The EU Commission is planning to revise the pharmaceutical legislation in Europe to make medicinal products more available, accessible and...

02/05/2023

Intellectual property

UK sets out the new Science and Technology Framework

Government growth ambitions for critical technologies including AI and future telecoms require regulatory clarity

30/03/2023

Tax

Spring Budget 2023 | What tax measures were announced?

A budget for growth but no cuts in tax rates

16/03/2023

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Spring Budget 2023 | UK chancellor announces new regulatory model for medicines and medical technologies

Move raises the question of whether regulatory framework for medicines and medical devices will diverge from the EU model in...

16/03/2023

Regulatory and compliance

Consultation opens on proposed revisions to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations in Great Britain

Businesses involved in the manufacture, distribution and dispensation of veterinary medicinal products should take the opportunity to respond before the...

15/03/2023

Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2023

Medical Technology Strategy | UK to introduce regulatory framework for point of care manufacturing | Commission launches call for evidence...

28/02/2023

Regulatory and compliance

UK NHS suppliers required to commit to net zero by 2050 or lose out on future contract opportunities

From April, bidders for NHS contracts over £5 million must produce a carbon reduction plan

20/02/2023

Commercial

Enforcement risks mount in Germany for comparison and intermediary platforms

German watchdog is pursuing misleading behaviour and lack of transparency on ranking, reviews and market coverage

08/02/2023

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Telemedicine in Italy takes next step following pandemic regulatory advance

The 'care relationship' between the physician and the patient will be transformed by telemedicine if not superseded

30/01/2023

Read time 5m

Corporate

2023 predictions: What's on the horizon for US businesses operating in Europe?

By staying ahead of the curve and preparing for changes, US businesses can remain competitive and successful in Europe

17/01/2023

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Pharma industry watches as UK Court of Appeal considers issue of plausibility

Decisions to invalidate blood clot drug patents are appealed

13/01/2023

Life Sciences and Healthcare

New year brings healthcare professional interaction rule update in Belgium

The new rules offer more flexibility to life sciences businesses interacting with health professionals and organisations

04/01/2023

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Products without an intended medical purpose: EU clarifies conditions

Non-medical product manufacturers have limited time to prepare for new risk management and clinical data obligations

20/12/2022

Life Sciences and Healthcare

The UK Patents Court puts an arrow through Teva's application for declaratory relief

Court of Appeal makes clear the limits on obtaining Arrow declaratory relief for deployment in other jurisdictions

15/12/2022

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Will James

Partner, International Life Sciences and Healthcare Sector Leader, UK

+44 207 105 7774 Email Will Full biog

Silvia Steiner

Partner, Spain

+34 93 419 18 18 Email Silvia Full biog

Dr Tim Reinhard

Partner, Wirtschaftsmediator (MuCDR), Germany

+49 89 5434 8024 Email Tim Full biog

Thomas Devred

Partner, Head of Life Sciences and Healthcare - Paris, France

+ 33 1 84 82 41 06 Email Thomas Full biog

Maria Grazia Medici

Partner, Head of Life Sciences & Healthcare, Italy

+39 06 3269 5015 Email Maria Grazia Full biog

Hadrien Chef

Partner, Belgium

+32 2 515 93 24 Email Hadrien Full biog

Herke van Hulst

Partner, Advocaat, The Netherlands

+31 207028672 Email Herke Full biog

Catherine Wolfenden

Partner, Disputes & Risk Practice Group Head, UK

+44 117 917 3600 Email Catherine Full biog

Matthew Edwards

Partner, UK

+44 207 105 7786 Email Matthew Full biog

Marcus Vass

Partner, UK

UK +44 2071 057 634 Email Marcus Full biog

Rafael García del Poyo

Partner, Spain

+34 91 576 44 76 Email Rafael Full biog

Peter Rudd-Clarke

Partner, UK

+44 207 105 7315 Email Peter Full biog

Tim Harris

Partner, UK

+44 207 105 7144 Email Tim Full biog

Giulia Verusio

Associate, Italy

+39 06 3269 5008 Email Giulia Full biog

J. Carlos Suarez

Of Counsel, Italy

+39 02 5413 1772 Email J. Carlos Full biog

David Haex

Managing Partner, Belgium

+32 2 515 9322 Email David Full biog

Xavier Pican

Partner, France

+33 1 84 82 45 88 Email Xavier Full biog

Dr Andrea Schmoll

Partner, Germany

+49 221 5108 4298 Email Andrea Full biog

Dr Flemming Moos

Partner, Specialist lawyer for IT law, Germany

+49 40 55436 4054 Email Flemming Full biog

Dr Martin Sundermann

Partner, Wirtschaftsmediator (MuCDR), Germany

+49 89 5434 8026 Email Martin Full biog

Marie-Louise Weeda

Partner, Advocaat, The Netherlands

+31 20 702 8698 Email Marie-Louise Full biog

Steve Wilson

Managing Partner, US

+1 917 545 3672 Email Steve Full biog

Jordi Casas

Co-Managing Partner, Spain

+34 93 419 18 18 Email Jordi Full biog

Julia Kaufmann, LL.M.

Partner, Germany

+49 89 5434 8068 Email Julia Full biog

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