Life Sciences
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Band 3
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Provided by Ropes & Gray LLP
Today’s life sciences industry faces myriad challenges, including complex regulation, steep competition and ever-changing technologies. Companies around the world turn to Ropes & Gray’s global life sciences group for internationally recognized counsel on virtually all matters impacting their businesses.
We work across practices and geographies to develop cutting-edge solutions that help our clients meet their business goals.
In addition to advising biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, we also work with:
Investment banks, venture capital and private equity firms, royalty monetization firms, private investment and hedge funds, and individual investors focused on funding life sciences-related companies
Food, dietary supplement, cosmetics and consumer product companies
Academic medical centers and research institutions
Veterinary, agricultural and industrial applications
Drawing on resources in our offices around the globe, we focus on developing cutting-edge solutions to help clients meet their business goals. Our practice includes:
Mergers & acquisitions
Licensing, collaborations & joint ventures
Public and private financings and SEC compliance
FDA regulatory and health care compliance
China regulatory & compliance
Government enforcement / white collar crime
Intellectual property
Securities & futures enforcement
Antitrust
Tax
Chambers Review
Ropes & Gray LLP is a respected life sciences group with broad expertise encompassing contentious and non-contentious mandates. The firm is frequently called upon to represent major companies in acquisitions, financings and collaboration agreements. It offers notable capabilities advising on regulatory proceedings and litigating complex patent disputes.
Deborah Gersh and Andrew O’Connor are key contacts.
Work Highlights
- Ropes & Gray achieved a settlement for Exactech in litigation against its direct competitor, Zimmer Biomet, involving claims of misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract and copyright infringement related to Zimmer's use of Exactech technology.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I can't sing Ropes & Gray's praises highly enough - the firm is absolutely excellent. The team is attentive and can meet tough timelines while being very detail-oriented."
"The Ropes & Gray team brings considerable experience to the table."
"I can't sing Ropes & Gray's praises highly enough - the firm is absolutely excellent. The team is attentive and can meet tough timelines while being very detail-oriented."
"The Ropes & Gray team brings considerable experience to the table."