UGGC Avocats' healthcare and life sciences team specialises in advising private and public health facilities on the production and distribution of health products, as well as showcasing expertise in advising on health regulations, contracts and regulatory litigation. Sylvie Welsch has a high level of experience and knowledge regarding contract and medical liability disputes. Malka Marcinkowski is well versed in both advisory and contentious competition and distribution matters within the medicines, cosmetic and medical devices sectors. Alison Leroy is a name to note for the management of IP rights, R&D contracts, and regulatory matters.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team showcases good knowledge of the R&D and pharmaceutical sectors, with a pragmatic, rather than theoretical, approach.'
  • ‘The team is distinguished by its high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and availability.'
  • 'Alison Leroy is a good listener who takes into account both legal and operational needs and ensures understanding before starting work.'

Key clients

  • ONIAM (Office National d'Indemnisation des Accidents Médicaux)
  • Paris 2024
  • Servier
  • CNX Therapeutics
  • SBM Company
  • Life Scientific Limited
  • AdBio Partners
  • Tridek-One
  • Bpifrance
  • Therinvest
  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Guadeloupe (CHU Guadeloupe)
  • Advent France Biotechnology

Work highlights

Advising Institut De Recherches Servier and Biolabs on the implementation of and the launch of Spartners by Servier & Biolabs.
Advising Servier Group in connection with the EUbOPEN consortium, under IMI2 (Innovative Medicines Initiative), on transferring data and results resulting from the consortium's extensive research work to a third party located in the United States.
Assisting AdBio Partners and Inserm Transfert in connection with their strategic alliance by launching a series of themed biotech venture studios: AndzonBio.
Practice head

Sylvie Welsch; Malka Marcinkowski; Alison Leroy