Stibbe assists clients with complex regulatory issues in the life sciences sector, drawing on close collaboration with its competition, IT and public law practice groups. The team combines expertise in compliance, litigation and product registration. Co-head Ignace Vernimme represents clients before regulators and courts in high-stakes matters, while Philippe Campolini brings strong IP and life sciences experience to serve the needs of Belgian and international clients.
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Key clients
- Mylan
- Lifescan
- CSL Behring
Work highlights
Assisted Mylan, a global leader in generic and biosimilar pharmaceutical products, in proceedings before the Court of Justice of the EU against the European Commission in relation to an exemption granted to one of its competitors on the market exclusivity of its product Tobi Podhaler as an orphan medicinal product (containing the active substance “tobramycin”).
Advised PSG Equity on the acquisition of a stake in the Corilus group.
Providing complex regulatory advice to Lifescan, a diagnostic systems manufacturer with products focusing on the diabetes market, specifically blood glucose monitoring systems, on the marketing of medical devices for diabetic patients in Belgium.
Practice head
Ignace Vernimme; Philippe Campolini
Other key lawyers
Louis Bidaine