A&O Shearman‘s 'extremely responsive, competent, and commercial' team is highly regarded for its ability to handle the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious issues in the life sciences sector. The group is active on matters in the medtech, biotech, and pharma industries. Practice co-head Frits Gerritzen brings expertise in IP litigation, and is well known for his experience in advising on R&D and license agreements, as well as disputes concerning pharma products, antibodies, and medical equipment. Co-head Christiaan De Brauw specialises in corporate law, and often acts for biotech companies and venture capital entities in M&A and investment work. Jort de Groodt is a key contact for life sciences and technology sector matters.
Testimonials
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‘Extremely responsive, competent, and commercial. They can be creative and think out of the box to accommodate different situations.’
‘Christiaan De Brauw and Jort de Groodt are a great team: fun to work with, they really seem to care.’
Key clients
- Logex
- DSM Firmenich
Work highlights
- Advised Thoma Bravo on its acquisition of LOGEX, a Netherlands-based healthcare focused data analytics company.