LIFE SCIENCES & HEALTHCARE

Because innovation is everything

Our International Life Sciences & Healthcare group works with over 50% of the world’s largest pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices companies. We have the largest patent litigation group in Europe and are recognised by major global directories as a top tier life sciences firm.

With increased regulatory scrutiny, pricing and cost pressures, as well as the rapid developments in genomic technology leading to a more personalised approach to medicine and healthcare, businesses and organisations in the life sciences and healthcare sector face a growing number of complex legal and regulatory challenges in order to stay competitive.

Our focus on business being changed by technology and the digital world enables us to support our clients operating in this rapidly changing environment. Our multidisciplinary team of 270 specialist life sciences and healthcare lawyers worldwide can advise you on every aspect of the business cycle of a life science and healthcare product or service, from incorporation through development to protection and exploitation of intellectual property.

We can advise you on:

  • Technology transfers and IP Licensing
  • R&D collaborations
  • Patent and trade mark disputes and IP strategy
  • Clinical trials 
  • Privacy and data protection 
  • Regulatory and data exclusivity
  • Corporate transactions (including fundraising, IPOs and M&A)
  • Competition law 
  • e-health, m-health and digitalisation
  • Marketing arrangements and advertising
  • Pricing and reimbursement
  • Public procurement
  • Product liability
  • Employment

If you would like to know more about how we can help your business, please contact Heads of Group: Marc Martens in Brussels and Mark Hilton in London.

 

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Life Sciences & Healthcare
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Nov 18 2022
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Accolades

Chambers and Partners 2021 – Life Sciences: Europe-wide - Band 1 Asia-Pacific- Band 1 UK Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical Sector (International & Cross-Border) - Band 1

Chambers and Partners 2021 – Life Sciences

"They take a pragmatic and commercial approach, and are able to explain complex concepts in a simple and easy to understand format."

Chambers and Partners, Asia-Pacific 2021

"We chose Bird & Bird because they are internationally oriented. They come up with decisions that are favourable for the client and do not just prolong litigation."

Chambers and Partners, Global 2021

“[The team] provides geographical breadth and uniform excellence throughout. They are excellent and know the nuts and bolts of life sciences."

Chambers and Partners, UK 2022

Chambers & Partners UK 2022 – Life Sciences: Band 1

Chambers & Partners UK 2022

“Working with Bird & Bird was a pleasure. It was a real team effort and they worked well together to get the best result.”

Chambers Europe 2021

"They remain at the pinnacle of the profession as regards their life sciences work."

Legal 500, 2020

“This practice is unique because they have such great experience and knowledge in such a large amount of localities. They are great to work with because they have very talented attorneys in lots of countries and can really help out international companies and support their growth.”

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Legal 500 UK 2022 – Life Sciences and Healthcare: Tier 1

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LMG Life Sciences Europe Awards 2021: European Regulatory Firm of the Year, European Venture Capital Firm of the Year, Patent Litigation Firm of the Year – Medical Devices

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LMG Life Sciences Awards EMEA 2022

LMG Life Sciences Awards EMEA 2022
Two Impact Case of the Year Awards
- CE - 450163 Doctolib successful before Conseil d'État
- Pharmaceutical Works Polpharma SA v European Medicines Agency (EMA).

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Who's Who Legal 2020

Global Firm of the Year -
Life Sciences Patent Litigation

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Managing Intellectual Property
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Shenzen Senior Technology
Material Co v Celgard
Managing Intellectual Property EMEA Awards 2021

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