AKD's practice houses 'a dedicated team of seasoned experts with broad and deep experience in the healthcare industry'. The client roster includes medical associations, healthcare providers, and pharma companies. Practice co-head Joris Rijken is active in contractual work in the healthcare sector, and is equally adept at assisting with care procurement issues. Practice co-head Barbara Mutsaers, who is based in the Eindhoven office, has 'an extremely high level of knowledge of the industry', with a solid track record in handling work concerning clinical trials, marketing authorisations, administrative proceedings and product liability issues. Marlou Jannink is 'precise and dedicated'. Maartje de Jong left the firm in December 2024.
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