With a strong reputation for its corporate expertise, Mercure Avocats regularly assists pharma companies with strategic contractual matters, including R&D and partnership agreements. Practice c0-head Agathe Simon maintains a corporate law and M&A focused practice, regularly advising on sellers’ warranties and the drafting of acquisition arrangements. François-Maxime Philizot is known for his regulatory expertise, particularly in relation to healthcare products and medical devices.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team has strong expertise in regulatory issues specific to health law.’
‘Agathe Simon and François-Maxime Philizot are outstanding professionals.’
Key clients
- Fondation Ipsen
- Syndivia
Work highlights
- Assisting Sanofi Pasteur in the negotiation of its EU R&D, commercial and distribution agreements relating to vaccines and in the review of specific issues relating to competition and pharmaceutical aspects.
- Advised Waterland Private Equity and Alliance Electronics in the acquisition of the French target Edgeflex.