The global life sciences practice at Sidley Austin LLP acts on high-profile litigation across the medical devices and biotech sectors, with vast knowledge of regulatory agencies. Maurits Lugard leads the practice, focusing on food and beverage, drugs, and medical devices. Maarten Meulenbelt specialises in EU regulatory matters, litigation, and competition law-related matters across the life sciences sector. Also of note is Michele Tagliaferri, who is leading the firm’s compliance work.
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Practice head

Maurits Lugard

Other key lawyers

Maarten Meulenbelt; Michele Tagliaferri