Janine Reudt-Demont > Niederer Kraft Frey AG > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Niederer Kraft Frey AG
BAHNHOFSTRASSE 53
8001 ZÜRICH
Switzerland

Work Department

Life Sciences, Intellectual Property, Technology

Position

Janine Reudt-Demont is a life sciences and healthcare specialist at Niederer Kraft Frey. Her experience covers the regulation of all aspects of the medtech and pharmaceutical industry, including clinical trials, product classifications, authorizations, market access, promotion and marketing, compliance (including data privacy questions) as well as transparency and anti-corruption. Janine also advises on regulatory and compliance matters concerning other regulated products such as cosmetics, foodstuffs, tobacco and CBD-products.

Janine further possesses specialist knowledge and experience in all areas of commercial law, with main focus on distribution, franchising, e-commerce as well as product liability and product safety matters (including recalls). She also has an IP background and often advises on licensing, R&D and supply agreements as well as on unfair competition and advertising law.

In addition to her advisory expertise, Janine regularly represents clients in court proceedings, arbitration, mediation and before administrative bodies.

Career

Niederer Kraft Frey, Counsel (2020-2023), Partner (since 2024)

Languages

German, English, French, Italian

Memberships

Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats (AIJA), President of the Healthcare and Life Sciences Commission, former National Representative for Switzerland and former Vice-President of the T.R.A.D.E. (Trade, Retail, Agency, Distribution, E-Commerce) Commission, ASA below 40, International Distribution Institute (IDI), Licensing Executives Society (LES), Swiss Bar Association, Zurich Bar Association

Education

Bachelor of Law, University of Fribourg (2006), Master of Law with additional degree in European Community Law, University of Fribourg (2007), Admission to the Swiss bar (2010), LL.M., University of New South Wales, Australia (2013)

Lawyer Rankings

Switzerland > Intellectual property

Recommended for its ‘solution-oriented’ nature, Niederer Kraft Frey AG‘s diverse range of capabilities across strategic litigation, commercial contracts and brand protection strategies enables it to operate for multinational companies and organisations. The team enjoys a strong presence across a multitude of sectors, from manufacturing and electronics to life sciences and IT. ‘Super responsive’ practice head Nicolas Birkhäuser possesses a wealth of experience in commercial contracts as well as managing domestic and international IP strategies. ‘Highly motivated’ Janine Reudt-Demont demonstrates prowess in the life sciences sector and other regulated industries.

Switzerland > Data privacy and data protection

‘Highly competent’ Niederer Kraft Frey AG advises a multitude of clients on cross-border data transfers, security and information management, and data privacy related litigation. The ‘highly efficient, pragmatic and reliable problem-solver’ co-lead Clara-Ann Gordon demonstrates prowess in outsourcing, data protection and internal investigations. Fellow co-lead András Gurovits possesses considerable expertise across technology, corporate and arbitration matters, while Jacques Bonvin focuses on the transactional side of the practice. Key contact Janine Reudt-Demont bolsters the practice with wide-ranging experience across technology, IP and data privacy.

Switzerland > Healthcare and life sciences

(Firms to watch)

Acting for a range of clients, including biotech start-ups, research institutions, and medical device manufacturers, the team at Niederer Kraft Frey AG is noted for its vast transactional expertise. Philipp Haas leads the Zurich-based team, and Janine Reudt-Demont has deep regulatory knowledge, often advising on telemedicine and product liability mandates.

(Rising stars)

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