Bignon Lebray‘s practice spans an array of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics, and healthtech. Spearheading the practice from Lyon, Barbara Bertholet provides expertise on regulatory constraints and product distribution matters, while Nicolas Moreau specialises in advising clients on R&D and data privacy issues. Caroline Cazaux brings strong credentials in competition and antitrust issues, as well as the distribution of health products.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team showcases excellent responsiveness and a very good understanding of business problems.’
- ‘Barbara Bertholet and Rachel Devidal are very proactive and always seek to offer the best solution.'
- ‘Barbara Bertholet and Rachel Devidal are understanding, insightful and provide relevant analysis and strategy, with interpersonal skills.’
Key clients
- F-CRIN
Work highlights
Advising a French national network that supports and structures clinical research initiatives across the country, providing regular training on regulatory frameworks applicable to pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and in vitro diagnostics, with a focus on clinical trials and in-house device manufacturing in hospitals.
Represented the French subsidiary of a major international manufacturer of medical devices in a dispute with URSSAF regarding contributions applicable to medical devices under Article L245-5 of the French Social Security Code.
Advised a French biopharmaceutical company specialised in gene and cell therapy on the negotiation of a collaboration agreement with a non-profit pharmaceutical institution for the development of a cell bank.
Practice head
Barbara Bertholet
Other key lawyers
Nicolas Moreau; Caroline Cazaux; Rachel Devidal