Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences

Portolano Cavallo

Luca Gambini and ‘outstanding regulatory lawyer’ Elisa Stefanini jointly lead the team at Portolano Cavallo. The group’s workload consists of a wide variety of mandates arising at the intersection between tech and life sciences, in addition to handling a broad array of IP issues. The team regularly assists health tech, medical device, and pharma clients. Stefanini is well-known for her expertise in pricing and reimbursement, advertising, and market access issues relating to medical devices and medicines, while Gambini is recommended for his broad knowledge spanning the full range of transactional issues within the life sciences sector. Ilaria Curti is a key contact for internal investigations, often with cross-border elements, in addition to advising on whistleblowing. Claudio Todisco is noted for his strong specialism in the regulatory framework governing pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

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Testimonials

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'The drafting of the documents took place extremely quickly and punctually. The team is cohesive and well-prepared. Always available for a discussion.'
'The whole team proved to be very attentive to the practical and business aspects of the operation, distinguishing itself from competitors who are instead too focused on theoretical aspects.'
'Impressive regulatory practice with expert life sciences sector knowledge. Responsive and flexible.'
'Elisa Stefanini and Claudio Todisco impress with their regulatory expertise, commercial approach and sector understanding.'
'Elisa Stefanini is the stand-out lawyer. She is an outstanding regulatory lawyer, with wide experience and a deep knowledge of the industry and the relevant regulations. She has a very pragmatic and business-oriented approach and is able to coordinate complex and cutting-edge projects.'
'The team is very close-knit and collaborative. They work as a sole professional and, thanks to that, they are really able to offer multidisciplinary advice, which is particularly important in the management of complex projects. This is quite unique in the Italian legal market and it makes the difference.'