Jointly led by Giovanni Galimberti and Massimiliano Mostardini, the team at Bird & Bird is well-known for its strong focus on pharma and life sciences-related patent and regulatory litigation. Galimberti is particularly adept at coordinating pan-European litigation for international healthcare clients, in addition to advising on trade marks and unfair competition issues, while Mostardini is recommended for his vast knowledge of clinical trials and licensing. Antonella De Gregori is a key contact for clients in the pharma and chemical sectors, and Claudia Ricciardi often advises on collaborative and sponsored research agreements. Evelina Marchesoni is well-known for her expertise in biotech patents and supplementary protection certificates, while Mauro Turrini‘s workload consists of pricing and reimbursement, and pharmacovigilance compliance issues. Simone Cadeddu stands out due to his exceptional knowledge of public procurement.
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- 'Excellent knowledge of local practice and laws, wide arrays of areas of activity, excellent connection with foreign affiliates.'
- 'Edoardo Bàrbera and Evelina Marchesoni. Outstanding knowledge of practice and of local pharma and patent law.'
Key clients
- Alcon Italia
- Astellas Pharma
- Benefis
- Dexcom
- DOC Generici
- Doctolib
- Edwards Lifesciences
- Fisher & Paykel
- Gruppo San Donato
- Heska Corporation
Work highlights
- Assisted Fisher & Paykel Healthcare in preliminary injunction proceedings on the basis of a European patent related to a breathing tube.
- Assisting DOC Generici with signing the agreement for the acquisition of the rights for manufacturing and marketing Muscoril® - a medicine with a myorelaxant action, currently commercialised by Sanofi - for Italy, Portugal and the Czech Republic.
- Successfully assisted Amgen with defending the award of a contract for the supply of the drugs based on the active ingredient known as Eculizumab to the hospitals of the Apulia Region.
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Practice head
Giovanni Galimberti; Massimiliano Mostardini
Other key lawyers
Antonella De Gregori; Claudia Ricciardi; Evelina Marchesoni; Mauro Turrini; Edoardo Bàrbera; Simone Cadeddu