jasper Avocats' practice spans an array of industries, including medtech, pharmaceutical, medical software, hospital and health products. The team’s varied case load ranges from undertaking due diligence relating to fund raisings and acquisitions, to health product and medical liability litigation. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Olivier Saumon, who specialises in pharmaceutical law, health product regulation and EU distribution law, and Céline Roquelle-Meyer, who focuses on medical biology matters, particularly governance structures. Jean-François Laigneau has a high level of experience and knowledge in the health products industry.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team are recommended for their knowledge of the sector and their availability.’
- ‘Our contact person was Jean-François Laigneau, who was particularly attentive to our expectations, demonstrating strong expertise, responsiveness, quality of service and adaptability.'
- ‘Jean-François Laigneau is excellent in his field, with a thorough knowledge of the subject matter, both technically and practically, and a very good understanding of the market and its players. He demonstrated a practical and pragmatic approach, with good communication skills in both French and English.'
- ‘Jean-François Laigneau possesses exceptional technical skills. He is a valuable asset in healthcare law. His technical expertise and pragmatism are particularly appreciated by clients. Communication is very smooth.’
- 'The team distinguishes itself through its rare and cross-disciplinary expertise in healthcare law applied to telemedicine innovation. It has a thorough understanding of regulatory issues.'
- 'Excellent cohesion among partners. Céline Roquelle-Meyer is very accessible and has excellent interpersonal skills.’
Work highlights
Advised on a series of cases for financial investors in medical groups, including medical biology, radiology, cardiology, veterinary clinics or health centres, with a view to ensuring the legal security of their investment.
Advising one of the largest national medical biology groups on all its corporate and regulatory issues.
Practice head
Olivier Saumon; Céline Roquelle-Meyer
Other key lawyers
Jean-François Laigneau; Emmanuelle Burkic