Simmons & Simmons
Client SatisfactionSimmons & Simmons has a strong focus on advising clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, and is particularly noted for its excellent distribution law practice, assisting with the negotiation of contracts and structuring of selective distribution networks. It also routinely assists with merger control and FDI clearances. The experienced Ombline Ancelin leads the firm’s cross-border competition group, while Florent Barbu provides capable support.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘His strengths and assets: they are experts in their field while making their recommendations easy to understand. A highly flexible and operational team that truly puts itself in the client’s shoes. ’
‘Florent Barbu: very attentive and approachable. He provides legal opinions with great clarity and a pedagogical approach. ’
Key clients
- Cooper Consumer Health
- Esso SAF
- Renault
Work highlights
- Advised Cooper Consumer Health on various distribution matters in connection with its acquisition of the Over-the-Counter (OTC) business of Viatris Inc.
- Assisting Esso Société Anonyme Française (ESAF) in strategic high-value litigation brought by a distributor of Esso products in Corsica.
- Advising Whylot, a French company that has developed a unique technology in the growth sector of innovative electric motors, as part of its strategic partnership with Renault.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ombline Ancelin