Industry focus: Healthcare and life sciences in Spain

‘Team of professionals with excellent preparation, very well integrated, capable of carrying out a collective work but also providing a single answer/solution to the client.’

‘Rais Amils is a professional capable of offering friendly treatment while constantly maintaining the highest level of professionalism. Josep Montefusco is a reference for the sector, transmits security to the client and is capable of advising the client in a totally transparent way. Carme Briera is an excellent professional, with outstanding knowledge and preparation. Very effective in drawing a process strategy perfectly adapted to the client’s needs. A pleasure working with them and the entire Clifford team.’

‘Josep Montefusco is an excellent partner to in-house IP litigation teams. Solid, commercial & practical legal support. Extensive & deep knowledge of sector and area of litigation.’

‘They are lawyers with a lot of expertise, efficient, with great attention to detail, capable of investing time and resources in the issues and very accessible.’

‘They are very dedicated, accessible people, capable of explaining very technical issues to profiles even who are not jurists. We have worked with Rais Amils and Manel Santilari, both are excellent professionals, efficient, fast, accurate, with a lot of technical knowledge and good communicators. It is also a team that stands out not only for its professional but also human quality.’

‘Miquel Montana and his team are very experienced in pharma patent litigation, highly respected, pragmatic and creative when considering legal issues, know the industry very well, very easy to work with, clear advice, a go-to firm.’

‘A strong, competent and reliable team.’

‘A lawyer who stands out on the team is, without a doubt, Miquel Montaña. A very knowledgeable lawyer, capable of crossing, for the benefit of clients, various specialties of law, perhaps one of the best patent lawyers in Europe.’

‘They have a deep knowledge of regulation and the market as well as a very practical vision when it comes to making recommendations and seeking solutions. It is without a doubt one of the best teams I have ever worked with.’

‘Héctor Jausas is an exceptional lawyer, not only for his knowledge of the Spanish pharmaceutical market but also for his vision at a European level of the changes that are taking place in this market. His ability to analyse and anticipate risk is very effective.’

‘Great knowledge of the sector. Availability, agility, specialisation, professionalism. In my opinion, Hector Jausas is the best lawyer in Spain for regulatory and pharmaceutical compliance matters. First-hand knowledge of the news and current affairs of the sector by Hector and his team.’

‘They know how to write the answers to the queries in a way that is understandable for the business in terms of risks and in a practical way.’

‘They are specialists in the pharmaceutical sector. Very fast response.’

‘They are experts in pharma and health and have a very valuable expertise.’

‘Very good knowledge Very good willingness to collaborate.’

‘A small and compact team in which you interact and meet all its members. High level and skills, without neglecting the personal and humane treatment. I’d highlight Montiano Monteagudo and Francisco Javier García.’

‘Beatriz Cocina is undoubtedly one of the best life sciences lawyers in this country. Her deep knowledge of the sector (commercially and legally) is difficult to find in other lawyers or firms. The added value she brings and the agility with which she does so are incomparable.’

‘The Firm itself provides the highest standard of quality, and the Life Sciences team is always updated on the ins and outs of the pharmaceutical industry.’

‘Ingrid Pi; her capacities managing complex litigation cases and her insights of where the industry regulation is going in such a regulated sector makes her a valuable asset for a pharmaceutical company.

‘Jaime Calvo; he is quite good at environmental law and a lawyer to have close if you develop manufacture of medicaments and active ingredients and want a high quality advice to get the facilities safe from any environmental issue.’

‘The firm has a really strong healthcare and life sciences team, they are full-service and very responsive.’

‘Javier Garcia is recommended, not only for his legal expertise, but also for his responsiveness, collaborative mindset and feeling for innovation.’

‘Probably the most prestigious law firm in Spain. One of the best lawyers in our country such as Jose Fernandez-Rañada.’

‘Perfect knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector and the culture of my company. High quality and high technical level.’

‘Juan Manuel Cabeza: When I work on an issue with him I know that he will be attentive to any incident and that I can entrust him with the management of the issue with complete peace of mind.’

‘As a strong point, we can highlight its experience in the sector and knowledge of different legal areas within the pharmaceutical sector. As for the team, their commitment to Garrigues, where they have been working for many years, is noteworthy, which offers the client confidence that they have a stable team at their disposal.’

‘The team has been working together for many years, which gives us confidence and makes their work of quality. The best qualities are the disposition and client orientation. Whenever we have called them, they have been attentive to our needs without delay. As a prominent partner, we want to mention Jose Fernández-Rañada and Jara Atienza.’

‘The people we work with the most are José Fernandez Rañada and Alejandro Padín. They and the teams they lead have always been a guarantee for the work we do. A guarantee for their knowledge, flexibility and success in looking for alternatives. always showing the correct path and the different options to manage the themes.’

‘They really care about the quality of their work and that clients are clear about options, limits and an extraordinary balance between practicality and efficiency. Absolute availability and willing to have difficult conversations with a practical and pedagogical approach. There is also a subjective but very important point: they give a lot of confidence, gained by their way of working and technical solvency.’

‘Ability to react quickly, proposing possible solutions, agile and effective management of issues with the appropriate level of rigor.’

‘Very professional, excellent communication, good follow-up.’

‘24/7 availability.’

‘I have worked with the regulatory team and I can say that they have a very deep knowledge of the matter and are able to provide high-level assistance. They are business-oriented and have a very practical approach.’

‘I have worked with Irene Fernández Puyol and she is an outstanding professional in the healthcare/life sciences sector. She is also very reactive and efficient, able to provide clear answers to the clients’ questions and helpful recommendations.’

‘DLA Piper Spain has a department specialized in regulatory affairs which is very useful for our company and our sector. This has allowed us to be able to obtain fast answers to complex matters and has saved us time.’

‘I have personally worked with Paula González de Castejón. She was very available, understood the complexity and approach we were looking for.’

‘Hogan Lovells’ Life Sciences team has extensive experience in matters of this industry and when you work with them, it is remarkable the mastery of the practice and technical training of their attorneys. I would highlight the flexibility and innovation, empathy with the client and speed when it comes to understanding the matters of the lawyers who lead the practice; and, of course, its international network in this industry.’

‘The IP team of Hogan Lovells in Madrid is very strong in patent litigation. They have experience dealing with medical devices in particular, and know the opponents well and can craft a winning strategy.’

‘Margarita Morales is an efficient lawyer, empathic with the client’s problems and innovative in her approaches with a deep knowledge of the sector. Fátima Mallén and Carmen Tapia are also part of the team. They are fully available, their response capacity is quick and their technical background is outstanding.’

‘It is a young team, which is always up-to-date on the latest developments in the sector and which, in addition, demonstrate relevant knowledge of the issues. They are fast, they don’t get lost in the accessory stuff, and they provide excellent legal service.’

‘The plus of the lawyers on the team is that they know the sector well and have experience with international clients. Margarita Morales stands out: an efficient lawyer, with control of matters and who understands the client perfectly. Fatima Mallén also stands out.’

‘The HL team specialized in life science has a wide knowledge of the subject, which is highly specialized and is capable of offering solutions to complex problems related to the health field and the protection of personal data.’

‘Álvaro Abad is analytical and decisive with extensive technical and legal knowledge.’

‘Margarita Morales is an outstanding lawyer on the team. She is very serious, responsible, technically exceptional and very reliable.’