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Sidley Austin LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Belgium > EU regulatory: Pharma, medical devices and biotech Tier 2
Sidley Austin LLP is particularly well regarded for its contentious expertise, with clients noting that the firm is 'used to challenging the authorities and has a great network throughout the EU to assist with local regulators' contacts'. The team's 'excellent knowledge of the industry' also ensures seamless provision of advice on issues affecting producers and developers of medicinal products and medical devices throughout their life cycle. Maurits JF Lugard heads up the life sciences practice.Practice head(s):
Maurits JF Lugard
Other key lawyers:
Maarten Meulenbelt; Josefine Sommer
Testimonials
‘Excellent knowledge of the industry; good insights into upcoming legislative developments, client-oriented solutions.’
‘Great client care and attention to client needs; good value for money; outstanding quality of work.’
‘Their EU regulatory team has a deep knowledge of the med tech regulatory framework. What makes them special, though, is their ability to adapt to clients’ needs. We see them more as trustworthy business partners rather than as an external legal advisor.’
‘Josefine Sommer is a fantastic practitioner. She is extremely competent, but also available at short notice. She provides regulatory but also strategic advice. She, and her team, provide realistic timelines for project completion.’
‘The team is highly knowledgeable and has a lot of experience with EU regulatory authorities, it is used to challenging the authorities and has a great network throughout the EU to assist with local regulators’ contacts. The team is also very business-minded and pragmatic.’
‘The team is very competent, knowledgeable in their field, quick to respond and pick up on the matters, they usually accommodate easily the client’s schedule. They are solution driven, pragmatic and very business oriented.’
Key clients
Servier Laboratories Limited
Doctipharma SAS
Work highlights
- Representing Les Laboratoires Servier before the Court of Justice of the European Union in appeals against a General Court judgment.
- Representing Doctipharma, a subsidiary of DocMorris, in a reference for preliminary ruling procedure before the CJEU.
Belgium > Competition: EU and global Tier 3
Working closely with the firm's offices across the globe, Sidley Austin LLP's Brussels-based team proficiently advises on all the merger control aspects of international transactions. The firm is particularly well regarded for its expertise in the technology and life sciences sectors. The dedicated group on the ground comprises managing partner Ken Daly, who acts as co-head of the antitrust practice, alongside Maarten Meulenbelt and Anne Robert.Practice head(s):
Ken Daly
Other key lawyers:
Maarten Meulenbelt; Stephen Spinks; Jacques Bourgeois; Anne Robert
Testimonials
‘Dedication to the client, professionalism and competence.’
‘They are very knowledgeable and able to handle complex matters, especially across various countries.’
Key clients
AT&T
Clearlake
Arthur Gallagher
Regal Rexnord Corporation
Servier
Viterra
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Doctipharma
Brightly Software
Siris Capital Group
Work highlights
- Advised Clearlake Capital Group on its acquisition of Chelsea Football Club.
- Representing Les Laboratoires Servier before the Court of Justice of the European Union in appeals by Servier and the European Commission against a General Court judgment.
- Advising AT&T on the sale of its global online programmatic advertising marketplace Xandr to Microsoft.
Sidley Austin LLP > Firm Profile
The firm: Sidley Austin LLP has built a reputation for successfully representing clients on complex transactional, regulatory and litigation matters. More than 150 years after the founding of the firm, Sidley today comprises a diverse group of more than 2,300 lawyers in 21 offices around the world.
The strategic establishment of Sidley’s offices in the key commercial, financial, and regulatory centers of the world enables the firm to harness its knowledge to represent a broad range of clients across many industries including banking and financial services, insurance, life sciences, healthcare, energy, technology, and transportation.
Chair of Executive Committee: Michael J. Schmidtberger
Chair of the Management Committee: Yvette Ostolaza
Number of partners worldwide: Over 650
Number of lawyers worldwide: Over 2,300
Offices: Beijing, Boston, Brussels, Century City, Chicago, Dallas, Geneva, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Munich, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and Washington, DC
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Jacques Bourgeois | Senior Advisor | View Profile |
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Ken Daly | Partner | View Profile |
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Maurits JF Lugard | Partner | View Profile |
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Maarten Meulenbelt | Partner | View Profile |
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Anne Robert | Partner | View Profile |
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Stephen Spinks | Senior Counsel | View Profile |
Sidley Austin LLP > Firm Profile
Chair of Executive Committee: Michael J. Schmidtberger
Chair of the Management Committee: Yvette Ostolaza
Number of partners worldwide: Over 650
Number of lawyers worldwide: Over 2,300
Firm Overview:
Sidley is a global law firm committed to providing excellent client service, fostering a culture of cooperation and mutual respect and creating opportunities for lawyers of all backgrounds. With more than 2,300 lawyers in 21 offices around the world, talent and teamwork are central to Sidley’s successful results for clients in all types of legal matters, from complex transactions to ‘bet the company’ litigation to cutting-edge regulatory issues.
Belgium
Established in 2003, Sidley’s Brussels office is a leader in helping clients navigate the complex web of EU and Member State rules. The office’s lawyers apply innovative strategies to help clients achieve their competitive business objectives. They offer a rare combination of private- and public- sector experience and have a sophisticated understanding of EU institutions and policies. The firm represents clients before the European institutions, the Court of Justice of the EU and certain Member State bodies and courts
Germany
Sidley’s Munich office, established in 2016, is an important extension of the firm’s services in Europe, as well as a continuation of its dedication to assisting clients in key business hubs around the world. The office focuses on private equity, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, finance and tax, and is an integral part of Sidley’s global practices, providing clients with the benefit of the firm’s international reach and network of resources. The office provides efficient service to both European and international clients across a wide range of industries, including investment funds, financial services, insurance, life sciences, energy, technology, REITs, agribusiness, and media and entertainment
Switzerland
Established in 2002, the Geneva office is home to Sidley’s top-ranked WTO and international commercial arbitration practices. The firm’s Geneva office lawyers are qualified in both civil and common law jurisdictions and the team includes a diverse set of experienced policy advisers, analysts and economists. The office’s professionals work with colleagues across the firm to provide seamless global services to clients in Europe, the CIS countries, the Middle East, the Americas and Asia.
United Kingdom
Sidley’s office in London, its largest in Europe, was founded in 1974. The firm’s culture of teamwork and collaboration helps the London office to assist clients across a myriad of legal disciplines and to harness the talents of Sidley’s lawyers worldwide. With lawyers qualified to practice in both the UK and the U.S., the London office coordinates cross-border projects spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Sidley’s clients in London include the world’s leading financial institutions, funds, private equity sponsors, and multinational companies spanning a wide range of industries.
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