Meisterernst Rechtsanwälte focuses on pharmaceutical advertising law and also offers support in contract and reimbursement matters as well as various regulatory issues. A key strength of the practice is the expertise at the interface between pharmaceutical and food law as well as experience in the 3D printing of medical devices. Most recent instructions include the advice on the launch of biopharmaceutical products and pharmaceuticals as well as clients’ representation in administrative proceedings, pertaining to matters such as the medicinal properties of a product. Practice head Christian Tillmanns is a key contact for competition law issues and regularly leads in pharmaceutical advertising proceedings.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Attention to detail, pragmatism, legal expertise are unique, detailed industry knowledge and quick grasp of the sciences.'

  • 'Exceptional technical knowledge coupled with a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry. Providing both thorough and pragmatic advice to clients.'
  • 'The consultancy is particularly characterized by its extensive experience, high level of expertise, great pragmatism and goal-orientation. The tactical skill and the great competence and experience in competition processes are also particularly noteworthy.'

  • 'Christian Tillmanns and Sylvia Braun represented us extremely competently and successfully in court and out of court. In addition to the advertising law and procedural expertise and experience of Christian Tillmanns' team, the breadth of their practice is also worth highlighting.'

  • 'Good mix of young and experienced colleagues.'

  • 'Christian Tillmanns has seen it all and is always fair.'

  • 'Christian Tillmanns is a brilliant strategist and outstanding litigator.'

  • 'The team around Christian Tillmanns has an excellent knowledge of the pharmaceutical and medical device industry. They provide practical advice and successfully represent clients in legal disputes before civil and administrative courts.'

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Key clients

  • Aktive Kernmandanten in den vergangenen 12 Monaten
  • Alnylam Germany GmbH/Alnylam Switzerland GmbH
  • Amicus Therpeutics GmbH
  • Lifescan Deutschland GmbH
  • Queisser Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
  • Salus Haus Otto Greither GmbH & Co. KG

Work highlights

  • Advising Alnylam Germany GmbH/Alnylam Switzerland GmbH on the launch of new products.
  • Advice to Salus Haus on the admissibility of advertising for medicinal products with organic labels and the related compatibility of German pharmaceutical law with European law.
  • Advising Amicus Therapeutics GmbH in connection with proceedings under the Pharmaceutical Market Reorganisation Act (AMNOG) regarding price negotiations on reimbursement contributions with the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds.

Lawyers

Practice head

Christian Tillmanns

Other key lawyers

Sylvia Braun; Markus Fuderer