Osborne Clarke is described as ‘highly specialised'’ in the healthcare and life sciences market. Maria Grazia Medici heads the team, advising on the sale of pharma business units, litigation before the Administrative Court of Lazio and product defect disputes. The team also advises on payback obligations, marketing, and the advertising of pharma products on app-based platforms. Federico M Ferrara focuses on acquisitions and post-acquisition regulatory and contractual matters, including over-the-counter businesses, while Giulia Verusio advises on the sale of medicinal products and broader regulatory compliance issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘High and consistent professionalism across the various legal fields (civil, administrative, etc.), able to promptly examine and respond to all aspects that may arise in litigation. Continued and timely availability for discussions with clients.’
- ‘The team is highly specialised and available for any type of request.’
- ‘The ability to immediately understand the problem and find the right solutions.'
- ‘The willingness and the need to fully understand the client's request and requirements, before the legal evaluation.’
- ‘Direct people with an informal yet highly professional approach.’
- ‘Their competence and availability to solve issues in a short time.’
Key clients
- Dentsply Sirona Italia S.r.l.
- DSM Venturing BV
- Egualia - Industrie Farmaci Accessibili
- Grifols Italia S.p.A
- Havas Group
- SDM Società Dietetica Medica S.r.l
- Teva Italia S.r.l
- Wellspect S.r.l
- Zhermack S.p.A
Work highlights
Advised Grifols Italia S.p.A. on legal and regulatory matters, including the challenge of a €122 million plasma fractioning tender and the annulment of a €14 million haemoderivatives tender.
Advised DSM Venturing BV on its €5 million venture capital investment into Exo Lab Italia S.r.l..
Represented EGUALIA in two litigation proceedings to support its members' positions, regarding pricing and reimbursements, as well as patent linkage issues.
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Practice head
Maria Grazia Medici
Other key lawyers
Federico M Ferrara; Giulia Verusio