Life Sciences: Domestic
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 2
Contact number
+32 (0)2 255 73 80About
Provided by QUINZ
Quinz has assembled a specialist team that is dedicated to providing expert advice (on both national and international matters) to companies active in life sciences (pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices) and innovative technologies (smart devices and ICT, key enabling technologies).
The firm strives to build a personalised, long-standing relationship with its clients and puts great effort into thoroughly understanding the science and business behind the companies it serves. The firm is efficient, hands-on and detailed, and, when required, is able to focus on operational emergencies.
The firm’s clients are comprised of pharmaceutical multinationals, SMEs, innovative start-ups and spin-offs. In serving its clients’ needs, the firm advises them on regulatory challenges and the preservation of their intellectual property. The team draft and negotiate clients’ contracts for day-to-day operations, as well as for corporate structuring and strategic projects, business development and financing needs.
Chambers Review
QUINZ is a prominent domestic boutique with a strong client base among international pharmaceutical companies. It acts on a broad range of Belgian regulatory matters, including consortium agreements, collaboration and licence agreements and product distribution. The law firm further assists with pricing files, market access and clinical trials.
Work Highlights
- QUINZ assisted V-Bio Ventures and Fund+ with the set-up of AstriVax as a spin-off from the University of Leuven.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"QUINZ has extremely strong commercial acumen in additional to legal acumen. Its team provides additional support which makes our collaboration even easier, and it has the ability to translate sophisticated and complex legal elements into plain, understandable concepts."
"QUINZ lawyers advise towards the most efficient ways to handle matters so as to not incur unnecessary or avoidable expenses, to the benefit of their customers."
"QUINZ always provides accurate and highly valuable advice, disentangles highly complex contractual situations and stays on top of the matter at hand."
"QUINZ's support is always precise and tailored to my needs. Each team member exudes passion for the life sciences."
"There is evidence of a strong team with clear talent at QUINZ."
"QUINZ has extremely strong commercial acumen in additional to legal acumen. Its team provides additional support which makes our collaboration even easier, and it has the ability to translate sophisticated and complex legal elements into plain, understandable concepts."
"QUINZ lawyers advise towards the most efficient ways to handle matters so as to not incur unnecessary or avoidable expenses, to the benefit of their customers."
"QUINZ always provides accurate and highly valuable advice, disentangles highly complex contractual situations and stays on top of the matter at hand."
"QUINZ's support is always precise and tailored to my needs. Each team member exudes passion for the life sciences."
"There is evidence of a strong team with clear talent at QUINZ."
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of department Olivier Van Obberghen acts for clients on issues including the protection of patients' health data, clinical trial agreements and market access.
"Olivier is very flexible and his level of service and clarity of communication are exemplary. He is a sophisticated lawyer who can elegantly translate complex legal matters into plain explanations, and his commercial awareness and vision is incredible."
"Olivier is an invaluable asset to our organisation."
"Olivier is a brilliant and experienced lawyer who has extensive knowledge of the life sciences sector. He is a very pleasant person to work with."
"Olivier Van Obberghen is a superb lawyer who can help you navigate complex issues with practical and robust solutions."
"Olivier Van Obberghen is a very tenured professional with broad life science expertise in different business areas. He is always available and constantly displays a business partner attitude."
Pieter Wyckmans offers clients experience in clinical trials, market access and commercial agreements.
"Pieter is flexible, has a sense of urgency, is able to quickly grasp complex matters, and can translate in acceptable legal terms from both ends."
"Pieter is a bright lawyer with amazing business acumen. His responsiveness is flawless, as is his level of pragmatism. It's a pleasure to work with him."
"Pieter is a poised negotiator who demonstrates a broad understanding in various life sciences fields. His sound judgement in different legal scenarios is truly commendable."
"Pieter is a true expert when it comes to life sciences matters. He is extremely precise, yet pragmatic and easy to work with."
Marion Lapage is noted for her experience in regulatory matters, including market access and supply chain issues. She also advises on transactional and licensing mandates.
"Marion Lapage is a very talented lawyer."
"Marion provides us with excellent advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
QUINZ
Belgium
Members
Provided by QUINZ
Amber Cockx
Chaline Sempels
Dries Vanpaemel
Hannah Carlota Osaer
Marion Lapage
Michiel D'herde
Nathalie Smuha
Head of Department
Pauline Meskens
Head of Department
Rinke Beekman
Industries
Provided by QUINZ
Health and Life Sciences
Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing
Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)