Annabelle Bruyndonckx > Simmons & Simmons > Brussels, Belgium > Lawyer Profile

Simmons & Simmons is recognised for its ‘good, clear and practical approach’, with a disputes practice that appears before commercial, civil, and administrative courts. The team is particularly knowledgeable in the life sciences and financial sector, and acts across a range of industries, including technology, fashion, and food and beverage. Olivier Mignolet and Annabelle Bruyndonckx lead the team, both with over two decades of experience, with the latter particularly skilled at disputes related to healthcare and life sciences.

Olivier Mignolet and the ‘amazing‘ Annabelle Bruyndonckx co-head Simmons & Simmons‘ team, which is noted for its strength in public procurement and supply chain issues. Bruyndonckx stands out for her extensive expertise in assisting global pharma and biotech companies with a broad range of regulatory work, and is well known for her strength in advising on digital health and medtech issues. Mignolet is an experienced commercial litigator with a strong focus on assisting with regulatory matters in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Nele Jonckers and Michael Bulckaert are names to note.

Simmons & Simmons has ‘strong experience and knowledge in healthcare compliance regulations’ with vast regulatory expertise linked to medical devices, biopharmaceutical products, and advanced therapy medicinal products. The team is adept at handling cross-border work, and collaborates closely with other teams of the firm. Olivier Mignolet leads the ‘professional and proactive’ practice alongside Annabelle Bruyndonckx. Jérémie Doornaert is an ‘exceptional lawyer’, with experience on contentious and non-contentious matters across the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.