The Legal 500 > Europe, Middle East & Africa > Italy > Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences

‘The lawfirm has gained over the years a strong competence in this field from several aspects, including regulatory.’

‘They are very competent and keen at making their knowledge available for clients also when there is no specific issue to address: their communication initiatives are very efficient and interesting.’

‘I worked with the lawyer Valentina Bonomo, who proved to be very helpful and prepared, handled the relationship with the other party with great professionalism, fixing the fundamental points of negotiation.’

‘They are always going the extra mile to deliver effective and original solutions.’

‘Thanks to their multidisciplinary competences they can provide assistance to life science companies in all their needs, litigations and compliance matters above all. Thanks to their strong knowledge of this sector they can provide a very specialised service compared to the other law firms.’

‘Antonio Carino is absolutely indispensable for a company operating in the life science sector thanks to his strong expertise in this sector and his strategic approach in criminal litigation matters involving such companies. Also, Veronica Rossetti is highly skilled in this sector and very committed.‘

‘This practice is unique for the level of services provided and for the quality of the response they provide. They know our business very well, and they are always available to support us in any issues that can occur; the response time is another key factor that makes this practice very well regarded, especially compared to other firms.’

‘Giorgia Romitelli is very well-prepared, proactive, and always available and ready to find solutions to our needs. Her strength is her specific knowledge of our business and the medical devices space. Her availability, professionalism and competence are a plus for us.’

‘I believe that the lawyers working in Hogan Lovells are the best IP lawyers in Italy. They have excellent knowledge of the IP laws and are very smart in finding the best approach for supporting their clients either during a litigation and during a negotiation.’

‘Executable advice and great attitude even in crisis.’

‘Francesca Rolla: special knowledge in product liability and life sciences.’

‘Riccardo Fruscalzo is an exceptional practitioner and very knowledgeable in life sciences. He is always very responsive and receptive to the requests and needs of the client.’

‘Much of the studio’s credibility in the life sciences sector is due to the competence and reliability of Agostino Migone De Amicis, who is competent, experienced and responsive.‘

‘The firm has a deep knowledge of the life sciences sector and is particularly attentive to the evolution of the regulatory system.’

‘Extensive experience in negotiating complex transactions in the industry, both sell and buy-side. “Hands-on” approach by senior partners, who personally attend all meetings/steps of a transaction. Very good knowledge of legal/technical issues typical of the industry.’

‘The team has extensive experience in negotiating complex transactions in the industry, on both the sale and buy-side. They have also a very good knowledge of all issues related to capital markets. Luca personally attends all meetings and reviews all the documentation, supporting his clients in all steps of a transaction; this is not always the case when dealing with large law firms. Luca is also a very good negotiator, tough where appropriate, but always fair and respectful of his counterparts. Thanks to this, he has excellent relationships within the industry and in the Italian financial community.‘

‘I work with Filippo Brunetti, a firm’s partner; he is really competent, well oriented towards the client needs, and he can also understand very quickly what the client really needs in order to solve her/his issues. I would also outline his capacity to identify links with other practices (e.g. medical practice) and also his speed in non-standard issues.’

‘Luca Masotti is a very skilled man, offering pragmatic advice, and acting with a business spirit.’

‘Lorena Possagno is very capable in remembering all aspects of a lengthy issue and responds swiftly to our requirements.‘

‘The NCTM Team has always been professional, capable, with excellent communication and listening skills.’

‘Strong track record in Italian patent litigation, they are responsive and extremely knowledgeable with a good eye on strategy and in-depth understanding of court procedure and options.’

‘There is clear life sciences expertise within the team. They are responsive, happy to engage with clarifying questions and seem to understand client’s commercial goals.’

‘This firm is one of the leading innovator pharmaceutical litigation firms in Italy. They possess a wealth of experience in this sector, and have extremely knowledgeable senior partners, supported by talented partners and associates. They possess a wealth of first-hand knowledge of the interplay between generics and branded pharmaceuticals in their market. They work hard and are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Top-class team in Italy, with good strategic insight to help navigate the Italian litigation landscape and best position the case.’

‘Italy is a tricky market for life sciences. Trevisan & Cuonzo stand out for their excellence in this area.‘

‘Luca Pellicciari has been impressive, sensible and very responsive, with a good turnaround of well thought-through work product. Gabriel Cuonzo: well established as a leading patent litigator in Italy, brings gravitas to the case.‘

‘Gabriel Cuonzo clearly has experience and expertise in life sciences patent litigation and launch strategies. It was an easy working relationship – he clearly understood our questions and advised accordingly.’

‘Gabriel Cuonzo – Gabriel is one of the named partners and there isn’t much he doesn’t know about IP litigation and the pharmaceutical market in Italy. Donatella Capelli is a partner in the firm, an excellent advocate and is incredibly thorough and detail oriented. She also possesses a wealth of experience in this sector. Federica Bocedi and Lorenzo Battarino are up-and-coming associates who add great strength and depth to the team. Their support work is first-rate.‘

‘Name partner and co-founder Gabriel Cuonzo has decades of experience that allows him to steer the strategic direction of the toughest cases with aplomb. Daniela Ampollini is a go-to in Italy for many big life sciences clients and brings a confident, assured and thorough approach.’

‘Gabriel Cuonzo is experienced and canny. He has a great brain. Daniela Ampollini is also excellent. She is responsive and knows the sector really well.’