Primarily based in Madrid, the robust team at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo maintains its focus on innovation within the sector, primarily concentrating on R&D and commercialisation issues. Regulatory expert Irene Fernández Puyol leads the team, advising on the full range of issues relating to medicinal products, promotional materials, and medical devices. Jesús Muñoz Delgado has ample expertise in IP and unfair competition mandates, particularly within the biotech space. Dual qualified in California and Spain, Rick Silberstein handles corporate governance mandates from the Barcelona office, while Alex Carbonell is known for his deep knowledge of M&A and tech transactions.
Testimonials
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‘The firm is multidisciplinary; there are experts in all sectors and practice areas that one needs. Serves clients very quickly, practically and politely. They also provide you with newsletters and workshops with news from the legal world.’
‘They have expert lawyers in all areas in the same office, respond promptly and in a very practical manner. I especially thank Irene Fernández Puyol, who has always served us very well.’
Key clients
- Kaneka /AB-Biotics
- Altan Pharma
- Moderna
- Danaher Group (USA)
- Sigre
- Fresenius Kabi
- Oryzon Genomics
- Atrys Health
- DKV SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS S.A.E.
- Laboratorios Fidia Farmacéutica
- Biotechnology Assets, S.A.
- Labiana Health, S.A.
Work highlights
- Advises Moderna Pharmaceuticals on various issues related to its ongoing business in Spain, including its distribution model and other organisational matters, such as the new laboratory to be opened in Madrid.
- Advised on the merger of the Spanish company Alifarm, S.A. with AB-Biotics, s.a.
- Advised Fresenius’ Spanish subsidiary on a number of matters, including public procurement, regulatory and competition issues.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Irene Fernández Puyol