Hester Borgers
Bird & BirdThe team at Bird & Bird has 'deep legal knowledge combined with a flexible and client-focused approach'. The group is well regarded for it strength in advising on data protection compliance, M&A, large-scale patent infringement cases and exclusivity disputes. Marc van Wijngaarden fields expertise in representing global pharma companies in patent litigation, and co-heads the practice with regulatory expert Hester Borgers, a key contact for digital health matters, and Wilfred Steenbruggen, who handles data work in the healthcare area. Wouter Pors is 'an exceptional advocate', who regularly acts for clients in the biotech industry.
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‘The Bird&Bird team are pragmatic.'
‘Hester Borgers is a valuable member of the team. Hester is able to seamlessly manage regulatory advice across jurisdictions and has a client-first approach. She inherently understands what is important to our business, and is very solutions-focused in her advice.’
‘Very practical advice, given their in-depth understanding of the complex laws and regulations that apply to the life sciences industry and the variations at the country level.’
‘Hester Borgers and Wouter Pors are exceptional advocates who are extremely responsive, practical and knowledgeable.’
‘Their commitment to a client-centric approach truly stood out. From the start, they made it a priority to understand the company’s unique needs, offering tailored and practical legal solutions that addressed both short-term objectives and long-term goals. The firm’s focus on collaboration, both with clients and across its multiple branches, ensures that advice is cohesive, efficient, and informed by a pan-European perspective. This seamless integration across borders provides a comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional strategy.’
‘The team’s expertise and dedication has always exceeded my expectations. From the start, they showcased deep legal knowledge combined with a flexible and client-focused approach, ensuring that my needs were always met, no matter how complex the matter at hand.’
- 'Wilfred Steenbruggen and Chloe Verschoor have always gone above and beyond to ensure the company’s needs and concerns were addressed. Their availability and responsiveness are remarkable — I have never felt like just another client. They make the process smooth and stress-free, always providing clear, business-friendly guidance, and are consistently available to offer advice or make adjustments as needed. What really sets them apart is the personal, friendly touch they bring to their professional expertise. Their team makes navigating legal challenges not only efficient but also reassuring.’
Key clients
- B Braun Melsungen
- Fengh Medical
- Oculentis
- ConvaTec
- Polpharma
- Sanofi & subsidiary Ablynx
- Bicycle Therapeutics
- Edwards Lifesciences
- Chinook
- Lonza Group
- Veloxis Pharmaceuticals
- Preceyes
- Odysight AI
- Pet Service Holding
- Neuraxpharm
- Dexcom
Work highlights
- Representing Neuraxpharm in patent litigation in the Netherlands against Biogen.
- Assisted Calypso Biotech and its shareholders with the sale of Calypso to Novartis Pharma AG.
- Advising Teva on various data protection compliance matters.
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Leading associates
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Marc van Wijngaarden
Bird & BirdPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Wilfred Steenbruggen, Hester Borgers, Marc van Wijngaarden