DLA Piper houses a ‘very cohesive and diligent’ practice known for its strength in carve-outs of businesses within the medical device industry, issues surrounding the financing of healthcare providers by private equity funds, and M&A. Sonia De Kondserovsky leads the group, utilising her vast experience to advise on R&D and clinical trials agreements, strategic collaborations, and acquisitions of manufacturing sites. Denise Lebeau-Marianna is an expert in data protection and processing, often advising international pharma and biotech clients. Frank Valentin has longstanding experience in patent litigation and trade mark issues, often advising North American clients, while Marion Abecassis has expansive expertise in the domestic and EU rules governing clinical trials, advertising, and the relationships between healthcare professionals and industry players.
Testimonials
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‘Sonia de Kondserovsky is an extremely serious lawyer who always gives the best possible advice to her clients. It is a privilege to be able to work with her.’
‘International firm with extensive expertise. Interest in complex cases requiring varied and highly specialised resources and expertise.’
‘Skills in the health sector and diversity in areas of expertise (litigation, administrative, regulatory).’
‘The team is very cohesive and diligent in implementation. It is very experienced in acquisitions, divestments and industrial contracts in the field of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. It has good international experience and benefits from a competent network in the field, particularly in the US.’
‘Sonia de Kondserovsky is the partner in charge of the healthcare team. She has extensive experience in this field and is heavily involved in strategy and implementation, from negotiation to review of written documentation by experienced colleagues.’
Key clients
- Eurazeo
- Simago
- Stryker
- Becton Dickinson
- Catalent
- Danaher
- Edwards Lifesciences
- Emergent BioSolutions
- Filorga
- Fortive Corp
- Innothera
- Ipsen
- Laboratoires Vivacy
- Medtronic
- Nordic Pharma
- Pfizer
- Pierre Fabre
- Qualcomm Life - Capsule
- ResMed
- Roche
- Sanofi
- Santen Pharmaceutical
- Seaspine
- Sterimed
- Teleflex
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sonia de Kondserovsky