Bird & Bird handles the full range of employment and corporate mandates, in addition to acting in patent infringement and unfair competition proceedings. Coral Yáñez is a regulatory expert who often acts in judicial reviews. Manuel Lobato is a key name for patent and SPC litigation, while seasoned IP litigator José Miguel Lissén focuses on FRAND litigation. Lourdes Ayala has a great deal of expertise in financing issues and M&A, and Miguel Pastur routinely handles employment matters within the healthcare and life sciences spaces.

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Key clients

  • Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd
  • Fertinagro Biotech (Globalfeed)
  • Pharma Foods International Co., Ltd
  • Pfizer
  • Biotech Nature, S.L.
  • Exeltis Healthcare, S.L
  • Edwards Lifesciences
  • IQVIA Information, S.A.
  • Aora Health

Work highlights

  • Advising Fertinagro Biotech on the negotiation and execution with Moroccan fertilizers producer OCP of a joint venture for the joint development of an innovative acid treatment pilot plant.
  • Advising IQVIA Information, S.A. on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of the Spanish company Bitac Map, S.L..
  • Advising Pfizer on all Spanish employment-related matters linked to the global acquisition by Pfizer of Seagen Inc.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Coral Yáñez, Manuel Lobato, José Miguel Lissén, Lourdes Ayala, Miguel Pastur