Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences

Uría Menéndez

Client Satisfaction

With pricing and reimbursement, manufacturing agreements, marketing authorisations forming a key part of Uría Menéndez‘s caseload, the firm is also noted for advising on M&A and the establishment of laboratories. Following the retirement of Teresa Paz-Ares, Beatriz Cocina, Montiano Monteagudo, and Ingrid Pi assumed leadership of the practice. In Madrid, Cocina is an expert in supply systems and collaboration agreements within the healthcare industry. In the Barcelona office, Monteagudo often represents pharma laboratories and corporations in trade mark proceedings and the protection of trade secrets, while Pi is a key contact for patent nullity and infringement proceedings, in addition to interim injunctions. Francisco Javier García assists with unfair competition issues and data privacy work in this space.

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Testimonials

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‘This team is highly skilled in helping pharmaceutical companies with legal issues related to drug development, clinical trials, and regulatory approvals. The team is known for giving clear, practical advice that fits well with the business goals of their clients. Compared to other firms, this team’s expertise in handling pharmaceutical-specific challenges, makes them stand out. Their strong focus on working closely with clients and staying informed about changes in regulations helps them provide valuable support tailored to the needs of pharmaceutical companies.’
‘The firm's lawyers stand out for their deep industry knowledge, collaborative approach, and genuine commitment to client success. They combine legal expertise with a strong understanding of the specific business needs of their clients, particularly in complex, highly regulated sectors like pharmaceuticals. They are approachable, responsive, and consistently go the extra mile to deliver practical solutions.’
‘Francisco Javier García is renowned for his expertise in regulatory matters and Montiano Monteagudo is known for his sharp negotiation skills in pharmaceutical licensing agreements. The firm's dedication to nurturing client relationships and fostering a culture of excellence ensures that clients receive not only legal advice but strategic business insights as well.’
‘Agility, prompt response to needs, and professionalism. Added to the general consideration of a topic and not just an isolated one, that is, when doing an analysis or delivering a job, even if it is not what was requested, it always provides something additional that allows considering all legal, judicial and regulatory aspects. They provide a comprehensive service.’
‘Uria Menendez's practitioners know the healthcare and life sciences industry very well, which is key to providing hands-on and straightforward advice. They are also very responsive.’
‘I mainly worked with Francisco Javier García, who is super responsive, knows the pharma and medtech industry very well, and always delivers straightforward and hands-on advice.’
‘Francisco Javier García is a leading expert on issues related to data management in the health sciences environment.’