Ehlers, Ehlers & Partner

Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory - Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

Julian Bartholomae is Partner of the Firm and specializes in legal matters regarding medical law and life science. Originating from a long line of entrepreneurs in the pharmaceutical industry, he has an extensive network within the healthcare industry and combines corporate knowledge with legal expertise.

His legal work focuses on advising pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers in Germany and abroad, in particular on matters concerning regulatory and competition law as well as the reimbursement and prescribability of drugs and medical devices. In addition, Julian Bartholomä regularly assists on M&A transactions within the healthcare industry and provides comprehensive advice in the context of ongoing regulatory affairs and complex restructuring projects. Last but not least, he also advises clients in the context of current political developments and supports clients in developing creative and pragmatic solutions.

Following his studies at the Universities of Göttingen and Heidelberg, Julian Bartholomä completed his legal clerkship at the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf. During this time, he completed postgraduate studies in administrative sciences at the German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer and worked for two renowned international law firms, each with a focus on life science and medical law. 

Julian Bartholomä joined Ehlers, Ehlers & Partner in 2017 and was appointed partner with effect from 01.01.2021. Julian Bartholomä frequently works with his clients to develop targeted and efficient regulatory strategies and assists manufacturers of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostic products with the market access process. In addition to a large number of clients from the pharmaceutical and medical device industry, he has been advising, the German Federal Ministry of Health for several years.

Julian Bartholomä is a regular contributor for a number of professional publications and speaker at professional conferences. He is a lecturer at EBS University.

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- University of Göttingen (Zwischenprüfung | 2006 - 2008)- University of Heidelberg (1. Bar Exam | 2008 - 2012)- German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer (postgraduate studies in administrative sciences | 2015 - 2015)- University of Münster (LL.M. Medicinal Law | 2019 - 2021)