Life Sciences
Global Guide 2024 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
Band 2
Contact number
+1 312 853 7000Chambers Review
Sidley Austin's life sciences practice is highly regarded on an international level. Clients seeking global support will benefit from the firm's highly-rated teams across Europe, Asia and the USA. The law firm's primary areas of focus include:
• Cross-border transactions
• Regulatory compliance matters
• Patent litigation
• Clinical trial matters
• Product liability litigation
Head of the law firm's global life sciences team Sharon Flanagan is a key contact and is based in California. Chen Yang leads the law firm's China life sciences practice and is a main contact for clients. Maria Isabel Manley, head of the London life sciences team, and Maurits Lugard, head of the Brussels life sciences team, are further key contacts at the law firm.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Sidley Austin life sciences transaction team has a superb understanding of the science underlying the most complex deals. Their drafting is nuanced and tuned to the scientific opportunities, resulting in contracts that stand the test of time."
"Sidley Austin is very experienced in handling complex matters and advising clients with practical solutions."
"The Sidley Austin life sciences transaction team has a superb understanding of the science underlying the most complex deals. Their drafting is nuanced and tuned to the scientific opportunities, resulting in contracts that stand the test of time."
"Sidley Austin is very experienced in handling complex matters and advising clients with practical solutions."