Simmons & Simmons’ wide-ranging practice encompasses regulatory compliance, M&A and contract negotiation, with a noted expertise in pharmaceutical product liability. The practice is jointly led by experienced partners Jacques-Antoine Robert and Alexandre Regniault. Robert has a high level of experience and knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry, acting for clients in regulatory matters, transactions and disputes. Regniault is a reference for pharmaceutical, medical device and biotech clients across the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters, from licensing negotiations to breach of contract litigation. Ombline Ancelin stands out for her work in competition law, while Simonetta Giordano specialises in joint ventures and commercial contracts.
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Work Department
Litigation /Life Sciences /IP/ Insurance.
Position
Alexandre is head of the firm’s Healthcare & Life Sciences sector group. He specialises in strategic legal and regulatory advice, principally on behalf of pharmaceutical, medical devices and biotech companies and significant players in other highly regulated industries.
His experience as a litigator mainly covers product liability, breach of contract, break off of negotiations, comparative advertising and claim recovery. Alexandre also has significant expertise in transactional and licensing negotiations, compliance audits and advice on regulatory matters, advising notably sponsors of clinical trials, and major companies in the sector on pricing, reimbursement, advertising and commercial practices.
Alexandre is experienced in crisis management and frequently liaises with the French regulatory authorities on behalf of industry players. Alexandre was elected to the board of France Biotech in 2011, becoming Vice-President of the association in 2013. He represents France Biotech at the European confederation of pharmaceutical entrepreneurs (EUCOPE).
Career
Alexandre joined Simmons & Simmons in 2002, having spent four years with another international legal network. He became a Partner in 2008. A graduate from the University of Paris, he also read English law at University College London and obtained a postgraduate degree at the University of Oxford.
Languages
English and French
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‘Jacques-Antoine Robert demonstrates availability, professionalism, attentiveness, support, responsiveness, and a proactive approach.’
'Focused on building sustainable long term relationships with clients. This leads to deep relationships and knowing we can count on Simmons & Simmons to be responsive. The targeted learning and information they share with us about our specific sector is also deeply appreciated - they demonstrate an understanding of what is important to us.'
Key clients
- Merck Santé Merck Serono Servier DomusVi Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Bayer Healthcare Cooper Consumer Health Eisai Amgen