Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences in France

‘Best in many fields, leaders in products liability. They think outside the box, deploying new talents to support the defense.’

‘ALTANA’s team is extraordinarily knowledgeable on product liability issues, in particular in the field of pharma products.’

‘Armand Aviges and Delphine Lapillone have shown to have deep knowledge of pharma regulation and product liability issues.’

‘The team is very competent in the field of health products and more particularly in the regulatory specificities related to product registration, market access, medico-economic evaluation, reimbursement, setting of the price by CEPS. Rather rare on the market, the team operates both in pharma and in the field of medical devices.’

‘Sophie Pelé differentiates herself from her colleagues by a pragmatic approach, an ability to provide cutting-edge legal support, whether in advice or in litigation before the Council of State. Sophie is comfortable working with international departments and coordinating work with different European firms.’

‘I was mainly in contact with Sophie Pelé who was able to help us in understanding the legal and regulatory elements. This double expertise has been of great value to us. The quality of listening to Sophie Pelé is also very appreciable, as well as her availability.’

‘High-quality multidisciplinary team with rare responsiveness. Their availability is constant despite the size of the firm, which is particularly rare.’

‘Exceptional knowledge of our industry.’

‘Sophie Pelé’s team is remarkable: responsive, anticipating of new regulations.’

‘Sophie Pelé is humble, accessible, endowed with a critical mind and a force for proposals.’

‘Jean-Marc Grosperrin and Romain Picard: listening, availability and irreproachable quality of the work delivered.’

‘An undeniable competence, a commitment beyond expectations, a permanent availability.’

‘This firm combines (i) high quality of legal advice, (ii) humility and (iii) sympathy in daily exchanges.’

‘The team offers a complete service offer for emerging biotechnology companies: assistance with fundraising, signing of partnerships, setting up of stock options… always with a responsive approach and accurately adapted to the needs of the client.’

‘A strong capacity to listen to the client, but also to the opposing party, allows us to bring a new perspective on the negotiations in progress and to improve our position. Anthony Paronneau’s competence and availability make him an ideal partner: the quality of his analyses and his level of commitment are exceptional.’

‘Multi-disciplinary and very international team. Capable of adapting to small life sciences clients, but also to large clients given their activity with these two types of players.’

‘Emmanuelle Trombe, Anthony Paronneau and their teams combine human qualities and great legal skills, as well as an incomparable knowledge of the life sciences sector.’

‘Very good personal and human connection. Friendly and attentive team.’

‘Emmanuelle Trombe is an excellent lawyer, with good business acumen, and always available.’

‘The Vigiué Schmidt team in the health sector is distinguished by its search for pragmatic and innovative solutions, particularly in the context of disputes for which they are responsible.’

‘Etienne Gouesse is the leader of the contentious practice and is distinguished by an ability to identify pragmatic and consensual solutions.’

‘A serious and straightforward team with a special mention for Etienne Gouesse, a talented lawyer.’

‘The August Debouzy team is very good for technical and legal expertise in complex patent matters. The strategic insight, experience, and energy the team brings to the matters it handles truly sets it apart from its peers and make it our top pick for outside counsel in France. Highly recommended.’

‘Grégoire Desrousseaux stands out for his expertise, strategic insight, energy, and resolve. He’s a trusted advisor and leader among the outside attorneys collaborating across jurisdictions.’

‘A flexible team that works together, but still one go-to member who keeps the client informed; possibility to take over a matter at very short notice. Communication adapted to the different stakeholders within the client group.’

‘Grégoire Desrousseaux orchestrates a great team and is always on top of the matter with a huge knowledge of the current status of legal practice in the different fora. Not the length of the brief matters for him, but the substance.’

‘A responsive and pragmatic team that allows you to work with full confidence.’

‘François Pochart always has valuable and practical advice to give.’

‘Knowledgeable, finding solutions for uncommon or complicated patent issues.’

‘They are able to analyse the complex matters and size it down towards the key issue, providing a clear strategy.’

‘This practice is unique because of the people, dedication, and attention to detail to ensure regulatory compliance. The team is amazing, always available and answers questions in a professional manner.’

‘Pleasant, accessible, and of a high level of professionalism.’

‘A team capable of anticipating the problems of its client due to its vast experience. Able to find solutions for complex problems. Great availability and an equally great capacity to listen and respond appropriately.’

‘It is the closeness to the client that seems to me the essential quality of the people on this team.’

‘Multidisciplinary practice aware of the specificities of the health sector.’

‘Practical advice, very responsive.’

‘Providing practical advice, remaining aware of the business needs. Responsive and efficient.’

‘Excellent depth of knowledge in their specialist area, giving clear, commercial and client-friendly advice.’

‘Gaëlle Merlier – excellent application of specialist knowledge in tricky situations. She delivers results. Bastien Pavec – smart, articulate, and client-friendly.’

‘DGFLA is unique on the French market as having a real project team-based approach, teaming up with clients and partners to deliver. They are able to cover the whole life span of products and services life cycle. Most other firms are organised in seperate departments that do not actually mix with others for one same matter. At DGFLA, the client is at the center and they organise themselves accordingly. The level of trust built with their clients and partners such as our firm is high and longstanding’

‘Very high-quality and technological French business firm, independent and entrepreneurial, close to its clients with a business-oriented spirit.’

‘Cécile Théard-Jallu is a top-notch international lawyer, with a high sense of client care and highly demanding of herself and her team. She shows both a commercial vision and high-level technical skills which enables her to handle complex healthcare & life sciences regulatory matters with a pragmatic approach.’

‘Very great accessibility of our interlocutors, fluid and efficient communications, a quality professional relationship with in particular Cécile Théard-Jallu and Kevin Ishac.’

‘They have terrific knowledge and expertise in the digital space, in addition to the more traditional knowledge in the healthcare sector, and this allows them to provide very high-level advice especially in the digital health sector. They are also very responsive and always available.’

‘We’ve mainly dealt with Cécile Théard-Jallu and Sophie Weill and we’ve always been satisfied. They are very thorough in their analyses, produce good writing and are easy to follow in their reasoning even if the documentation for the analysis is extensive. We’ve always felt confident that they have every aspect covered. Main contact has been with Cécile who is very experienced and hands-on. She’s made herself available within very short notice on a couple of urgent occasions and still been able to assist us with concrete advice of French law and on how to proceed.’

‘The Gide team is very familiar with the healthcare and life sciences sector. Our collaboration in these sectors is very good.’

‘Excellent team, present on most ECM healthcare matters in Paris. Strong intimacy with clients, pragmatic and always finds relevant solutions.’

‘Arnaud Duhamel: Very strong experience, client proximity, innovative.’

‘Guilhem Richard: Client proximity, great capacity for work, innovative, pragmatic and finds solutions.’

‘Great knowledge and expertise, and willingness to adapt to the concrete issues of the company.’

‘The quality of the legal analysis, the availability of the team, the speed of execution, the pragmatic nature of the analyses, the command of English, the teamwork stand out. Simplicity in the approach. Ability to listen and understand operational issues with business.’

‘It is a real pleasure to work with Diane Bandon-Tourret and Victoire Storksen, whatever the subject. I highly recommend this team.’

‘A very expert, pragmatic and responsive team. Adapts to changing practices with excellent interpersonal skills. A dynamic and very involved team.’

‘Diane Bandon-Tourret: great expertise in health, pharmaceutical and cosmetics law. Very good responsiveness and excellent interpersonal skills. She who knows how to surround herself with complementary skills.’

‘Excellent knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and regulatory subtleties. Excellent ability to advise by weighing the benefits and risks and being objective. Strength of proposal. Great availability.’

‘Super knowledgeable and excellent negotiators.’

‘Very knowledgable and quick, efficient advice.’

‘Armelle Sandrin-Deforge gives us great service on France’s healthcare laws. Business-like and timely.’

‘Thomas Bouvet has developed a good practice in the field of arbitration and strategy consulting for companies in the health/life sciences sector.’

‘Very good presence on the IPO market, particularly in the life sciences sector.’

‘Renaud Bonnet is a key lawyer for the Paris market on IPO and biotech/medtech issues.’

‘Extremely responsive, pragmatic, and understand how legal advice needs to support business needs.‘

‘Eveline Van Keymeulen is very approachable, pragmatic and willing to think with us to find the best possible solution.‘

‘Eveline Van Keymeulen is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated. She delivers good and practical advice like no one else does in France in her area of specialism.‘

‘Eveline Van Keymeulen has strong legal and sector knowledge.‘

‘Eveline Van Keymeulen is a rockstar. She is smart, extremely capable, practical and also great fun to work with. She and her team are wonderful to work with. They are practical and knowledgeable, and understand the sensitivities in the life sciences sector.’