Annabelle Bruyndonckx
Simmons & SimmonsExhibiting 'outstanding' proficiency in handling regulatory matters concerning medical devices and biopharmaceutical products, Simmons & Simmons is noted for advising a notable client base which includes GlaxoSmithKline, Haleon, and Sanofi. The 'very balanced and effective' Olivier Mignolet and Annabelle Bruyndonckx lead the team. Mignolet has vast knowledge of regulatory issues and commercial litigation, while Bruyndonckx maintains a medtech and digital healthcare-focused practice, often advising global biotech and pharmaceutical companies on qualification, product liability, and marketing authorisation issues, supported by Nele Jonckers, who has a great deal of knowledge in handling cross-border compliance matters. Alexander Wenzel joined the practice from Cooley LLP, contributing his deep experience in advising biotech manufacturers.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is unique, with expert knowledge. The Belgium team often proposes innovative approaches.’
‘Very committed, very smart, extensive knowledge.’
‘Olivier Mignolet and Annabelle Bruyndonckx form a very balanced and effective duo. They have a perfect knowledge of their field of expertise; they are proactive and extremely reliable.’
‘Annabelle Bruyndonckx is directly involved with the public health authorities and has a superb network. ’
‘The life sciences team is service minded, responsive and willing to help.’
‘Annabelle Bruyndonckx has an extensive knowledge of the legislation and the sector. Her understanding of the reality of the business is impressive and she has an excellent capacity to identify the essence of the issue and how to resolve it in a pragmatic way.’
‘Simmons and Simmons offer a unique understanding of the needs of healthcare companies. Their knowledge of the regulatory system is outstanding, as are their connections to deliver the correct document to the right hands. They are service-oriented; you can count on their expertise, ethics, and commitment.’
‘Know-how, availability, creativity, knowledge of the issues, and reliability. Annabelle Bruyndonckx is the lawyer you want onboard in any complex legal regulatory situation; Nele Jonckers is the perfect complement to support her work.’
Key clients
- Alcon
- Align Technology
- AlloVir
- Alnylam
- Andocor
- Becton Dickinson
- beMedTech
- Coloplast
- Danone
- Depharm
- Exphar
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Haleon
- Medista
- Noventure
- Octapharma
- The Oncidium Foundation
- Oncosil
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals
- Roche Diagnostics
- Samsung Bioepis
- Sanofi
- Seagen
- Servier
- Snitem
- Stallergenes Greer
- Terumo
- Trasis
- Xilloc
- Vitaflo
- Zimmer Biomet
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Olivier Mignolet, Annabelle Bruyndonckx