ADVANT Altana is home to an experienced healthcare and life sciences team whose varied case load ranges from M&A transactions to IP protection and contractual matters, with the team showcasing a strong track record in litigation, including pharmaceutical anti-competition and regulatory non-compliance cases. The practice group is co-led by Armand Aviges, a seasoned litigator in product liability matters, particularly complex serial claims, and Jean-Nicolas Soret, who focuses on private cross-border M&A transactions in the biotech and medtech industries. Gilles Gaillard is a name to note for clients seeking advice on corporate finance transactions, acquisitions or disposals of assets.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team are very knowledgeable in French product liability litigation.’
- ‘Armand Aviges is highly committed to his clients.’
- ‘A cohesive and highly skilled team; approachable and collaborative. They have extensive knowledge of civil law, particularly in the area of product liability, where we collaborate with them on several cases.'
- 'Good level of resources associated with complex and sensitive cases. Contribution to an innovative digital approach to the management of collective and individual claims in the medical field.'
- 'Armand Aviges, Delphine Lapillonne and their colleagues possess remarkable expertise and working methodology in high-profile litigation of unparalleled legal complexity.'
Key clients
- CFAO Group
- Biophytis
- Cowen Healthcare Investments
- CSRP (Chambre Syndicale de la Répartition Pharmaceutique)
- Sapio Group
- In’Tech Medical SAS
- Laboratoire Synbionyme
- Leem
- Pharmalex
- Proclinic
- Sancare
- Soredip
Work highlights
Advised the management of Kurma Partners on the contemplated sale of the remaining 30% of the shares in Kurma Partners to Eurazeo.
Advising LEEM, the professional organisation of pharmaceutical companies in France, in relation to various prospective issues regarding the evolution of French law, the implementation of EU directives, and draft bill proposals.
Advising CFAO Healthcare on the contemplated acquisition of the remaining 70% of the shares in Africa Chemist and Beauty Care Inc.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Armand Aviges; Jean-Nicolas Soret
Other key lawyers
Gilles Gaillard; Delphine Lapillonne