A&O Shearman offers comprehensive advice, which includes the international network, and impresses with longstanding expertise in national and cross-border transactions, practice head Alexander Veith is a key contact here, as well as experience in IP disputes. The latter was recently demonstrated in the defense against and enforcement of IP rights pertaining to high-volume pharmaceuticals. Regulatory matters constitute an ever-growing area, here, Eda Zhuleku is a key contact and advises on telemedical matters and digital healthcare apps.
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'Outstanding competence and expertise.'
'Alexander Veith is characterized by outstanding expertise, a lot of experience, very good availability and outstanding communication. Excellent, highly competent advice.'
'Unique collaboration, excellent advice and support at all levels. As a client, we simply feel like we are in the best hands and can be sure that we will not only receive top-class technical expertise, but also the highest level of commitment, pragmatic and 1:1 practical recommendations for action, and at the same time the best personal contact. We can't ask for more than that.'
'Eda Zhuleku deserves special mention. She is not only distinguished by her extremely broad and excellent specialist knowledge, but also puts her heart and soul into achieving the best result for her clients. I have never experienced such commitment and full-service support anywhere else.'
'Extraordinary competence, consistency of the team over the years, even across national borders.'
'Alexander Veith is an excellent lawyer: pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, with an understanding of the bigger picture, yet confident in the details.'
Key clients
- Kühne Holding AG
- E3X Partners GmbH
- Organon NeinBayer AG
- Colosseum AG
- Genomic Testing Cooperative
- iOmx Therapeutics AG
- IQVIA
- Mundipharma JaVetFamily GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Kühne Holding AG and E3X Partners GmbH in connection with the planned acquisition of the pharmaceutical contract developer and manufacturer Aenova Group from the private investment company BC Partners.
- Advising Organon on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, distribution channels, import, pharmacovigilance and advertising.
- Advising and representing Bayer in a complex patent dispute regarding a blockbuster pharmaceutical product.
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Other key lawyers
Eda Zhuleku; Stephan Neuhaus; Hartmut Krause