The team at Studio Professionale Associato a Baker & McKenzie handles a range of disputes relating to payback claims, spin-offs and commercial issues. Hailed by clients as ‘one of the top professionals in the pharma industry’, practice head Roberto Cursano utilises his prior experience in the Italian Ministry of Health to assist with pricing and reimbursement issues, and clinical trial agreements. Public law expert Mario Cigno often advises on matters involving product recalls and public tenders, while Riccardo Ovidi is well-known for his compliance expertise, particularly in relation to the marketing and distribution of medical devices and medicines. Francesca Baratta is a key name for pharma and biomedical clients seeking advice on internal investigations.
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- 'Overall very good team on compliance and corporate matters. Always available and their advice is effective with a practical approach.'
- 'In-depth knowledge of laws, rules and regulations - the ability to offer precise and effective advice - multidisciplinary and international approach.'
Key clients
- Integra Lifesciences
- Baxter International Inc.
Work highlights
Assistance to several med-tech companies, amongst which, ICU Medical Group, Hartmann Group, Crossmed S.p.A., Integra Lifesciences, Vyaire, Meridian Bioscience, Bio-rad Laboratories, Illumina and Applied Medical in the context of a public law litigation before the Rome Administrative Court and the Italian Constitutional Court, for an overall value of more than 50 million Euros, to challenge payment orders issued by Italian authorities pursuant to the Italian legislation on clawback for medical devices.
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Roberto Cursano
Other key lawyers
Mario Cigno; Riccardo Ovidi; Francesca Barratta