Dr Simon Holzer > MLL Legal > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Noted for its strength in life sciences IP work, MLL Legal regularly acts for major pharma companies, medical device clients, and universities. Nicola Benz leads the team alongside the ‘excellent’ Simon Holzer, who is recognised for his deep knowledge of IP litigation within the pharma industry, and is noted for his experience in regulatory work. European patent attorney Ulrike Ciesla is known for her vast expertise in both contentious and non-contentious pharma patent work. Louisa Galbraith routinely appears before the Swiss Federal Administrative Court in cases concerning pricing orders from the Federal Office of Public Health, and appeals against Swissmedic decisions.

The ‘outstanding’ MLL Legal, praised for its ‘very client oriented and reliable approach’, has an impressive workload that spans patent, trade mark and design litigation, as well as challenging pharma and medtech matters. The practice is jointly led by ‘consummate IP lawyer’ Michael Ritscher, who possesses a strong grounding in international patent and trade mark disputes as well as IP commercialisation; Simon Holzer, a prominent practitioner on the life sciences side; and Peter Schramm. Ulrike Ciesla fuses her pharma and litigation capabilities to bolster the team’s patent offering, and Louisa Galbraith is accomplished in managing 3D trade mark and non-conventional trade mark issues.

MLL Legal specialises in providing advice in connection with the production and distribution of a variety of regulated products, spanning pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, tobacco and biocides. Beyond this specialism, the team regularly supports contractors and companies with procurement projects. Simon Holzer focuses on life science issues and regularly advises pharmaceutical companies in pricing proceedings. Michael Reinle, who has a background in data privacy and IT-related law, is active in public procurement projects, and regularly advises clients in the foodstuff and tobacco industries on product import and marketing regulations. Kilian Schärli and Daniel Donauer are important members of the team.