Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical Sector (International & Cross-Border)

Chambers Review

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius offers its clients expertise across a broad range of practice areas from strategically-situated offices in the USA, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. It is sought out to advise on cross-border M&A and financing, international arbitration and regulatory investigations work by a clientele that includes multinational corporations and private equity funds. The US offices are particularly well placed to advise on matters concerning Latin American jurisdictions, and its regulatory expertise makes it a popular choice for clients in the energy, life sciences and technology sectors.

The firm's US life sciences team is built around a strong practice in California which is frequently involved in work that sees it joining forces with the firm's overseas offices in Europe and Asia, particularly Singapore. Much of the firm's international work in the space revolves around cross-border collaboration on clinical trials and related transactions and funding. The firm also offers credible expertise in IP and product liability to support life sciences clients with international operations.

Key contact Alan Leeds heads the firm's transactional life sciences practice.