Jones Day houses 'an excellent team, with a deep knowledge of the life sciences sector'. The group leverages the strength of the firm's international network to act for a broad client base, including research institutions, in a range of matters, with particular expertise in handling digital health mandates. Practice head Cristiana Spontoni also heads the firm’s wider global healthcare and life sciences group, and is praised as 'an amazing lawyer and a great person to work with on cases'; she has extensive experience in assisting food, cosmetics, and medical device manufacturers with a broad spectrum of regulatory and transactional issues.

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Key clients

  • Arsenal Capital
  • Astellas Pharma
  • BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
  • Institut Pasteur
  • Lab Corp
  • Lipton Teas and Infusions
  • Misonix, Inc.
  • Nanobiotix
  • Pharmaceutical Product Development
  • Saint Luke's Health System
  • Shiseido
  • Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma
  • Vésale Bioscience SRL

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Cristiana Spontoni