Life Sciences
Global Guide 2024 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
Band 1
Contact number
202 662 6000Chambers Review
Covington & Burling offers clients outstanding international expertise in the life sciences sphere. Its global practice incorporates leading teams across the USA, the UK, continental Europe and Asia. The law firm offers:
• Market-leading regulatory expertise relating to food, drugs and medical devices
• Support on corporate transactions in the life sciences space
• Pre-eminent life sciences litigation and investigations expertise
Key contacts for the life sciences practice are industry co-chair John Hurvitz for the USA, based in Washington, DC, China head John Balzano in New York, and Peter Bogaert, head of the European life sciences department and based in Brussels. Other key contacts are Eric Carlson, based in Shanghai, and Grant Castle, who divides his time between London and Dublin.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Covington & Burling's strength is in knowing how to get a deal done. They are reasonable, experienced and strong on the corporate side. The lawyers consistently deliver good results. The drafting is excellent at Covington."
"The Covington team has strong institutional knowledge and they are thoughtful when facing new situations."
"Covington & Burling's strength is in knowing how to get a deal done. They are reasonable, experienced and strong on the corporate side. The lawyers consistently deliver good results. The drafting is excellent at Covington."
"The Covington team has strong institutional knowledge and they are thoughtful when facing new situations."