Bird & Bird's healthcare and life sciences team is jointly steered by Emmanuelle Porte and Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan. The group is recognised for its expertise in IP and patent litigation, advising companies across the biotech, medtech, digital health and technology sectors. The team’s strategic transactions capabilities are also noteworthy. Porte has established experience handling venture capital, M&A and corporate finance transactions, as well as advising clients on the structuring of joint ventures. Le Bihan brings significant experience in both contentious and non-contentious IP matters to the team, in particular, specialising in pan-European patent litigation within the pharmaceutical industry. Johanna Harelimana has broad experience, extending from clinical trial and market access matters to regulatory advice on phytopharmaceuticals.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team showcases responsiveness and professionalism.'
- ‘Emmanuelle Porte stands out for her professionalism, the quality of her advice, and her responsiveness.’
Key clients
- NovAliX
- Novo Nordisk
- CorWave
- Sparing Vision
- Edwards Lifesciences
- Dexcom
- Moon Surgical
- Implanet
- IQVIA
- Biosency
- Shoebox
- Adalvo
Work highlights
Representing Edwards Lifesciences in a major patent dispute implying the infringement of five European patents covering a transcatheter heart valve.
Representing bioMérieux in a disparagement case before the Lyon Commercial Court.
Advising Coave Therapeutics on its Series A2 financing round led by Bpifrance and Novo Holding A/S, which also included Invus and UI Investissement, alongside existing investors Seroba Life Sciences, Fund+, Kurma Partners, Omnes Capital and Turenne Capital.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Emmanuelle Porte; Anne-Charlotte Le Bihan
Other key lawyers
Johanna Harelimana