Latham & Watkins’ healthcare and life sciences team demonstrates wide-ranging expertise, encompassing private equity, M&A and regulatory compliance matters, as well as antitrust and data protection litigation. Leading the team, Eveline Van Keymeulen is well regarded for the depth of her expertise in key strategic legal and policy developments relating to the EU regulatory framework. Olivier du Mottay showcases strong credentials in M&A matters, in particular international private equity transactions and leveraged acquisitions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The best team around.’
- ‘A responsive and available team, whose advice is very precise and tailored, always at the cutting edge.’
- ‘Latham's healthcare and life sciences team, led by Eveline Van Keymeulen, distinguishes itself through its comprehensive coverage of the product lifecycle – from clinical trials to post-market obligations – and its seamless management of pan-European cases.'
- ‘Eveline Van Keymeulen stands out as one of Europe's leading experts in life sciences regulations, with comprehensive coverage ranging from clinical trials to market access and post-marketing obligations.'
Key clients
- Coatue Management
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- TA Associates
- Abbott
- AbbVie
- Argenx
- Astorg
- Bain Capital
- Balt
- Bridgepoint
- Centessa
- Direct Relief Foundation
Work highlights
Advising EFPIA on a variety of cutting-edge legal and policy issues that are shaping the EU regulatory pharmaceutical framework.
Advised Bain Capital in connection with its acquisition of Softway Medical from Five Arrows Principal Investment and Naxicap Partners.
Advised Norgine on a definitive agreement with Theravia under which Norgine will acquire Theravia from Mérieux Equity Partners.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
Eveline Van Keymeulen
Other key lawyers
Olivier du Mottay; Jeanne Fabre; Grégoire Paquet; Alexis Vaujany