
Simmons & Simmons continues to influence the healthcare and life sciences sector, and is praised as ‘very knowledgeable.’ Stefania Bergia advises on patent protection for blockbuster products, biosimilar launches, and non-infringement proceedings, including matters before the European Patent Office on product development and commercialisation. Vincenzo Salvatore handles pre-litigation support and administrative disputes, covering payback obligations and data protection issues. Mauro Teresi handles compliance, negotiations, and marketing.
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- ‘Mauro Teresi is an experienced professional in the sector. Proactive, decisive and empathetic individual.’
- ‘Customer service with a focus on prompt responses that are practical and decisive, in line with the needs of a business.’
- ‘S&S team is led by Prof. Salvatore, who is a renowned expert and academic with tremendous experience and expertise in the healthcare and life science sector.’
- ‘Prof. Salvatore and his associate are very approachable, transparent and trustworthy professionals. ’
- ‘Mauro Teresi is an extremely skilled professional, close to the business and client needs.’
- ‘The team is very knowledgeable and has really good client attention. Straight to the point advice!’
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Practice head
Stefania Bergia; Giulio Enrico Sironi; Vincenzo Salvatore
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Mauro Teresi
