LexCase
Primarily based in Paris, the team of ‘true specialists’ at LexCase handles a broad range of contentious and regulatory matters concerning product liability and health authority decisions. Praised by clients for her ’unparalleled and in-depth’ healthcare experience, practice co-head Diane Bandon-Tourret is known for her longstanding experience in advising medical device manufacturers and pharma companies on both contentious and non-contentious regulatory matters; while co-head Raphaël Apelbaum advises clients on a range of public health issues, including government audits and public health agency inspections. Working out of the Marseille office, Alain de Belenet is particularly skilled at handling hospital public procurement, and M.A and CE marking-related work, and Maxime Büsch has vast knowledge of litigation concerning public procurement contracts. Victoire Storksen acts for numerous healthcare product manufacturers and distributors in compliance related mandates.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong industry focus, detailed experience of relevant procedures, network with French Health authorities. ’
‘The practice group is an experienced and well-coordinated team of experts. In particular, Diane Bandon-Tourret's expertise, excellent accessibility and responsiveness stand out.’
‘Diane Bandon-Tourret stands out for her unparalleled and in-depth expertise in French healthcare. She not only has an excellent network, but is also exceptionally accessible and responsive. It is a pleasure to work with her. ’
‘I particularly appreciate working with Diane Bandont-Tourret and Victoire Storsken for their responsiveness and above all their knowledge of regulations in a complex sector coupled with a real understanding of the company's commercial, business, marketing and other issues. The consultations are truly tailor-made, which take into account the specificities of companies, their interests and their way of operating. It is not a question of theory, but of practical and achievable support for society.’
‘Knowledge of the health sector. Knowledge of pharmaceutical rules and procedures. Original treatment of cases.’
‘A very attentive team who knows our group perfectly and who always provides high-level advice. The team is innovative in its recruitment of quality employees who are loyal and who are true specialists in the health sector.’
‘Diane and Victoire are particularly attentive and always very responsive. Their work is always at the right level of accuracy and balance.’
‘Very competent and responsive, pragmatic firm, notably, Alain de Bélenet and Maxime Busch in public and administrative law; Diane Bandon-Tourret and Tamara Milano in civil responsibility.’
Key clients
- Fujifilm
- Medtronic
- Philips France Commercial
- Philips Koninklijke NV
- Pierre Fabre Group
- Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetique
- Pierre Fabre Medicament
- Olympus
- Essilor International
- Colgate Palmolive
- SNITEM
- Coloplast
- Horizon Therapeutics
Work highlights
- Advising an international medical devices group on the withdrawal and replacement of life saving devices and other devices worldwide, following the implementation of a full-scale field safety corrective action, in front of competent authorities and French courts, in particular in the context of a major collective action.
- Assisting several clients of the Conference Bleue Network (mostly US and Asian medical devices manufacturers with EU subsidiaries and pharmaceutic companies) in their discussions with the French Competent Authority (ANSM) to obtain marketing rights for the French market through derogatory proceedings, in close coordination with European law firms.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Diane Bandon-Tourret, Alain de Belenet, Raphaël Apelbaum, Maxime Büsch