Ombline Ancelin
Simmons & Simmons
Simmons & Simmons
Client SatisfactionThe practice at Simmons & Simmons is known for handling major product liability claims, often appearing before criminal, civil, and administrative courts. Alexandre Regniault leads the team alongside Jacques-Antoine Robert; Regniault is an expert in clinical trial agreements, in addition to product liability and unfair competition claims, while Robert is known for his specialism in class actions concerning pharma products. Ombline Ancelin is well known for her broad knowledge of distribution issues, and investigations by competition authorities. Simonetta Giordano often assists with joint ventures, M&A, and commercial contractual issues, and Abdelaziz Khatab joined the team in May 2024 from August Debouzy.
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‘The firm stands out for its workforce and responsiveness.’
‘Excellent in litigation and advice on civil and criminal liability for the pharmaceutical/healthcare product industries.’
Key clients
- Merck Santé
- Merck Serono
- Servier
- DomusVi
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals
- Bayer Healthcare
- Cooper Consumer Health
- Eisai
- Amgen
Lawyers
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alexandre Regniault, Jacques-Antoine Robert