Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical Sector (International & Cross-Border)
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 3
Contact number
+1 202 942 5000Chambers Review
Highly rated for its international work across a broad range of regulated industries, Arnold & Porter frequently acts as global counsel to a host of leading multinational companies in the life sciences sector. The firm is particularly highlighted for its high-end expertise in regulatory issues and product liability cases, coordinating advice on the global development and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical devices across the USA, the EU and Asia.
The team in Washington, DC is particularly renowned as a key hub in the firm's global operation and combines impressive industry experience with well-regarded practices handling antitrust and IP matters as well as regulatory investigations and litigation. The team works in particularly close coordination with the firm's UK and China offices to form an industry-focused, cross-continental unit.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Arnold & Porter is able to coordinate across jurisdictions and I have never had trouble finding support on an important global matter."
"They have the bandwidth to handle almost every imaginable legal issue at a very high level."
"Arnold & Porter offer robust global local counsel for specific issues in other jurisdictions."
"Arnold & Porter is able to coordinate across jurisdictions and I have never had trouble finding support on an important global matter."
"They have the bandwidth to handle almost every imaginable legal issue at a very high level."
"Arnold & Porter offer robust global local counsel for specific issues in other jurisdictions."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Kracov is experienced at handling investigations, compliance programmes and transaction due diligence for trade associations and businesses of all sizes.
Jeffrey Handwerker has a wide-ranging practice advising household name pharmaceutical manufacturers. He offers support to clients seeking advisory opinions and defending against False Claims Act litigation.
"Jeff is a superstar. He is a proactive lawyer who keeps us updated on changes in the market."
Matthew Wolf regularly advises large pharmaceutical companies on patent prosecution and patent validity litigations.
Ranked Lawyers at
Arnold & Porter
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