King & Spalding LLP > Frankfurt, Germany > Firm Profile
King & Spalding LLP Offices
TAUNUSTURM
TAUNUSTOR 1
60310 FRANKFURT AM MAIN
Germany
King & Spalding LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Banking and finance > Investment funds Tier 2
Industry focus > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 3
King & Spalding LLP focuses on regulatory advice in the life sciences sector at the interfaces with food, pharmaceutical and medical device law, which leads to frequent instructions pertaining to product launches, market entry and recalls as well as compliance. The team also represents clients in competition law proceedings, such as parallel import proceedings. This expertise is evident in a recently obtained groundbreaking judgment for the pharmaceutical market, where practice head Ulf Grundmann took the lead. Counsel Elisabeth Kohoutek complements this with experience in M&A transactions, here, the practice regularly cooperate with the international network.Practice head(s):
Ulf Grundmann
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘King & Spalding is one of the leading law firms for parallel trade cases and trademarks in the pharmaceutical industry. They have represented various pharmaceutical companies at all judicial levels, including before the Court of Justice of the European Union.’
‘King & Spalding has deep expertise in trademark law for the pharmaceutical industry.’
‘Ulf Grundmann is very experienced. What sets him apart is his ability to think outside the box – his legal strategies are very creative yet highly effective.’
Key clients
Novartis Pharma AG
ratiopharm GmbH
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare GmbH & Co. KG (GSK Consumer Healthcare
biomo Group
Angelini Pharma Deutschland GmbH
Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe B.V. und Teva GmbH
Dr. Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co. KG
Deutsche Homöopathie-Union DHU-Arzneimittel GmbH & Co. KG (DHU)
Roche Diagnostics
Chemische Fabrik Kreussler Co. GmbH
DR. KADE Pharmazeutische Fabrik GmbH
Diagnostic Green
SGF International e.V.
Eckes-Granini Group
Heilerde-Gesellschaft Luvos Just GmbH & Co. KG
MODJAW SAS
AgNovos Healthcare
Work highlights
- Representation of Novartis Pharma AG as the original manufacturer in the submission procedure before the ECJ regarding the parallel import of pharmaceuticals.
- Advising GSK Consumer Healthcare in a competition dispute regarding advertising claims for the Vitasprint Pro Immun product.
- Advising the French medical technology company MODJAW SAS in a competition dispute against zebris GmbH in connection with a medical device and its classification as a medical device.
Intellectual property > Unfair competition Tier 3
King & Spalding LLP focuses its competition advice on companies from the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, including biotechnology, as well as from the food industry. Practice head Ulf Grundmann handles issues relating to parallel imports, product development and advertising. In addition to trade mark and competition law, he is also well versed in food and medicinal advertising law.Practice head(s):
Ulf Grundmann
Key clients
Novartis Pharma AG
ratiopharm GmbH
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare GmbH & Co. KG (GSK Consumer Healthcare)
biomo Group
Teva GmbH Deutschland
Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe B.V.
Dr. Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co.KG
MODJAW SAS
Deutsche Homöopathie-Union DHU-Arzneimittel GmbH & Co. KG (DHU)
Gamers Only GmbH
Roche Diagnostics GmbH
Chemische Fabrik Kreussler Co. GmbH
Amy’s Kitchen
Diagnostic Green
SGF International e.V.
Eckes-Granini Group
Work highlights
- Representation of Novartis Pharma AG as the original manufacturer in referral procedure before the ECJ regarding the parallel import of medicinal products.
- Representing biomo Group in several competition disputes relating to advertising claims.
- Advising GSK Consumer Healthcare in a competition dispute regarding advertising claims for the Vitasprint Pro Immun product.
Germany > Consumer goods and food law Tier 4
King & Spalding LLP's FDA & life sciences team advises on regulatory issues at the interface between food and pharmaceutical law and is also frequently active in competition law litigation and disputes pertaining to the Health Claims Regulation. The diverse client roster includes international food and life sciences companies as well as manufacturers of dietary supplements and kitchen appliances. Ulf Grundmann leads the practice and comprehensively advises on the entire product life cycle; he is well versed in medical device, pharmaceutical and cosmetics law as well as food law disputes.Practice head(s):
Ulf Grundmann
Other key lawyers:
Elisabeth Kohoutek
Key clients
Novartis
ratiopharm
SGF International e.V.
Eckes- Granini Group
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare GmbH & Co. KG (GSK Consumer Healthcare)
biomo Group
Angelini Pharma Deutschland GmbH
Amy’s Kitchen
Heilerde-Gesellschaft Luvos Just GmbH & Co. KG (Luvos)
Gamers Only GmbH
Dr. Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co.KG
Teva Deutschland GmbH
Teva Pharmaceuticals B.V.
Deutsche Homöopathie-Union DHU-Arzneimittel GmbH & Co.
KG (DHU)
Chemische Fabrik Kreussler Co. GmbH
Dr. Kade Pharmazeutische Fabrik GmbH
Truw Arzneimittel Gmb
Work highlights
- Advising GSK Consumer Healthcare in a competition dispute regarding advertising claims for the Vitasprint Pro Immun product.
- Advising Amy’s Kitchen on food law within the EU and the USA.
- Advising biomo Group on food law and regulatory issues and representation in competition law disputes.
Dispute resolution > Arbitration (including international arbitration) Tier 4
King & Spalding LLP's German arbitration practice is led by Jan Schäfer, who also acts as an arbitrator, and is primarily present in arbitration proceedings in the energy sector: the practice head frequently represents investors in disputes regarding the Energy Charter Agreement.Practice head(s):
Jan Schäfer
Key clients
Doosan
DCM Energy GmbH & Co. Solar 1 KG
ESPF Beteiligungs GmbH
ESPF Nr. 2 Austria Beteiligungs GmbH und InfraClass Energie 5 GmbH & Co. KG
KS Invest GmbH und TLS Invest GmbH
Romcab S.A.
Work highlights
- Representation of Matthias Kruck et al. in a multi-million-euro ICSID investigation into Spain’s violation of the Energy Charter Treaty due to retroactive reductions in guaranteed feed-in tariffs for renewable energies.
- Representation of DCM Energy GmbH & Co. Solar 1 KG in, among other things, a multi-million ICSID proceeding regarding Spain’s violation of the Energy Charter Treaty due to retroactive reductions in guaranteed feed-in tariffs for renewable energies.
Real estate and construction > Real estate Tier 4
King & Spalding LLP > Firm Profile
The firm: Celebrating more than 130 years of service, King & Spalding is a global law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 1,300 lawyers in 23 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognised for the results it obtains, its uncompromising commitment to quality and its dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Chairman | Robert D Hays | ||
| Managing Partner, Frankfurt office | Axel Schilder |
Lawyer Profiles
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Ulf Grundmann | Ulf Grundmann is a partner in the FDA & Life Sciences practice… | View Profile |
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Moritz Heidbuechel | Moritz Heidbuechel is a counsel in King & Spalding’s Frankfurt office and… | View Profile |
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Dr Peter Memminger | Peter Memminger is partner in King & Spalding’s Frankfurt office and heads… | View Profile |
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Dr Rüdiger Morbach | Rüdiger Morbach is an associate in King & Spalding’s Frankfurt office and… | View Profile |
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Mr Jan Schäfer | Jan K. Schäfer is a partner at King & Spalding in Frankfurt… | View Profile |
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Mr Jan Schäfer | Jan K. Schäfer is a partner at King & Spalding in Frankfurt… | View Profile |
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Dr Jonas Schwarz | Dr. Jonas Schwarz is a counsel in King & Spalding’s Frankfurt office… | View Profile |
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Dr Peter Stainer | Dr. Peter Stainer is an associate in King & Spalding’s Frankfurt office… | View Profile |
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Martin Wolff | Martin Wolff is a counsel in King & Spalding’s Frankfurt office and… | View Profile |
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