Life Sciences
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 3
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Provided by Pestalozzi
The Life Sciences practice group offers high-quality legal and regulatory advice for domestic and international companies specializing in life science technologies. The areas we cover range from biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and personalized medicine to nutraceuticals, cosmetics, food processing, biochemical and medical devices, as well as other regulated products and services. In addition, we support organizations and institutions committed to research and development, the processing of digital data, technology transfer, commercialization and distribution.
We offer a comprehensive range of services covering the following fields:
- Regulatory legal advice in connection with establishment licenses, marketing authorizations, industry-specific permits, import and export, compliance and vigilance
- Corporate/M&A
- Legal advice on the structuring of activities, contractual arrangements for supply chain and distribution, transactions, merger and acquisition of structures
- Financial services support for the funding of business operations, research and distribution activities
- Intellectual property advice on the protection of know-how, techniques, inventions, related licensing and research and development agreements, incl. advertising and data protection
- Product security and defense product liability, particularly for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, clinical trials and in respect of recalls
Litigation and arbitration: legal support for national and international disputes.
Chambers Review
Pestalozzi has a noteworthy practice advising on patent litigation, including parallel import disputes. The law firm is also active on transactional matters, assisting with M&A and financing in the life sciences sector. The team assists clients with a range of matters, such as licensing and distribution agreements, as well as product liability issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pestalozzi is able to handle complex cases, with high expertise and fast reactions."
"Pestalozzi has a highly expert team, able to efficiently assess complex cross-border deals and transactions and weigh the pros and cons with me as the client."
"The lawyers took the initiative to understand the commercial landscape at all stages of the matter, including post-deal."
"Pestalozzi is able to handle complex cases, with high expertise and fast reactions."
"Pestalozzi has a highly expert team, able to efficiently assess complex cross-border deals and transactions and weigh the pros and cons with me as the client."
"The lawyers took the initiative to understand the commercial landscape at all stages of the matter, including post-deal."
Notable Practitioners
Lara Dorigo ascends in the rankings thanks to handling impressive mandates and to high levels of client satisfaction. She is noted for her experience advising on patent litigation. Her work includes assisting with nullity and patent infringement proceedings for pharmaceutical companies.
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