Els Janssens
Baker McKenzie CVBA/SCRLBaker McKenzie CVBA/SCRL's 'amazingly talented, reliable, and professional' team leverages the firm's European network of offices to support clients on a broad range of matters. Roel Meers is well versed in advising medtech and biotech clients on M&A and capital markets transactions, while Fiona Carlin assists pharma clients with the structuring of European distribution networks and supply chain matters. Els Janssens is 'an exceptional expert in regulatory matters', and often acts for industry associations and pharma and medical devices sector entities in mandates. The trio co-head the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘While Baker McKenzie has a global presence, I feel like they treat clients as if they are are a boutique firm. Amazingly talented, reliable, and professional team.’
‘Baker McKenzie’s combination of global reach and deep local expertise, alongside its focus on technology and client-centered service, makes it a uniquely agile and forward-thinking partner for clients navigating complex legal landscapes.’
‘Els Janssens is an exceptional expert in regulatory matters, particularly in the areas of EU Health Technology Assessment and the EU pharmaceutical legislation. Her deep understanding of these complex fields is matched by a rare ability to anticipate challenges and think creatively about solutions. What truly sets her apart is not just her legal expertise, but her capacity to think beyond the conventional lawyer's role.’
‘Very professional team.’
‘Els Janssens is a very professional, competent person. Very nice to cooperate with, flexible and reliable.’
Key clients
- Abbott
- Abbvie
- Acorda Therapeutics
- Acino
- Agomab Therapeutics
- Align Technology
- Ansell
- Astellas
- Astra Zeneca
- Baxter
- Becton Dickinson
- Beigene
- Biocryst
- Biogen
- Boston Scientific
- Bristol Meyers Squibb
- BVI Medical
- Cellares
- Cochlear
- CSL Behring/Vifor/Seqirus
- EFPIA
- Embecta
- eMed
- Engrail Therapeutics
- European Medicines Verification Organization EMVO
- Ferring
- Galapagos
- Galderma
- Gilead
- GSK
- Hansa Biopharma
- Hoya
- ICU Medical
- Inari Medical
- Intuitive Surgical
- Ipsen
- Johnson & Johnson
- Johnson Matthey
- Karl Storz
- KKR (Nexeye)
- Korys (Aphea.Bio)
- MDxHealth
- Mecomed
- Medtronic
- Menarini
- Merit Medical
- Microport
- Mithra Pharmaceuticals
- MSD
- Novo Nordisk
- Numab Therapeutics
- OctaPharma
- Pierre Fabre
- PTC Therapeutics
- Regeneron
- Sequana Medical NV
- Sakura Finetek
- Siemens Healthcare
- Shionogi
- Smith & Nephew
- Stryker
- Tecan
- Tempus
- Tillotts Pharma
- Vaccines Europe
- Xenon Pharmaceuticals
- Unilabs
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Els Janssens, Roel Meers, Fiona Carlin