Taylor Wessing has a comprehensive healthcare and life sciences offering, allowing the team to advise on biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device patent disputes, as well as clinical trials agreements and market access matters. The department is under the leadership of Evelyne Friedel, who specialises in regulatory matters within the pharmaceutical industry. Marine Boullenger is a name to note for compliance programs and contract law, while Marc Schuler excels in data management matters. Jules Fabre joined the firm from Pinsent Masons LLP in May 2025, bringing strong expertise in domestic and cross-border patent and SPC litigations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are exceptional lawyers in terms of their legal expertise, and their ability to work effectively and productively in larger teams, and interact effectively and commercially with clients. A great team to work with.’
- ‘Jules Fabre is an excellent strategist and has the ability to manage the progress of large and complex litigation projects while being familiar with the detail of key technical and legal aspects of the dispute. He is also very personable and a pleasure to work alongside.’
- ‘A highly motivated team which can do in-depth research into topics really quickly, understands clients' requests fast and provides a lot of experience as well.’
- ‘Jules Fabre has excellent knowledge of the framework not only of IP and general law but also EU law and pharmaceutical legislation and regulation, as well as business acumen.’
- ‘Jules Fabre, Marina Jonon and Louise Millot provided excellent knowledge of the local laws and practice, with a very strong technical background and outstanding strategic and communication skills.’
Key clients
- Accord Healthcare
- Fresenius Kabi
- Formycon
- Inogen
- Inspire Medical
- Klinge
- Laboratoires Thea
- Pentax Medical
- Shockwave Medical
- Sight Sciences
- Stragen
- WL Gore & Associates
Work highlights
Assisted with regulatory matters during the acquisition of PhysioAssist, as well as drafting Inogen and PhysioAssist's agreements with health care professionals and healthcare institutions, in France and in Europe.
Advising Inspire Medical on its advertising policy, reviewing its compliance policy and drafting the agreements and documentation for French healthcare professionals and with healthcare establishments.
Representing Accord in a high-profile patent litigation against Sanofi in relation to its generic version of Sanofi's blockbuster prostate cancer treatment Jevtana (cabazitaxel) before the UPC Munich Local Division.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Evelyne Friedel
Other key lawyers
Marine Boullenger; Marc Schuler; Jules Fabre; Marina Jonon; Louise Millot