Combining ‘excellent technical advice’ with a ’forward-looking and pragmatic’ approach, Bird & Bird is active across the full spectrum of life sciences work, from data protection and transactional matters to major patent infringement proceedings and exclusivity issues. At the helm of the practice is a trio of experts: Wilfred Steenbruggen, who stands out for his ability to combine ‘deep legal knowledge with a keen understanding of the regulatory and business realities’; Hester Borgers, who focuses on regulatory issues and is a key contact for digital health work; and Marc van Wijngaarden, who represents global pharmaceutical companies in complex patent litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team combines deep legal and regulatory expertise with a genuine curiosity about the sectors they advise on, and how the law plays out in practice.'
- 'They are consistently professional yet approachable, striking a balance between high-quality legal advice and a friendly, human touch.'
Key clients
- B Braun Melsungen
- Fengh Medical
- Oculentis
- ConvaTec
- Polpharma
- Sanofi & subsidiary Ablynx
- Bicycle Therapeutics
- Edwards Lifesciences
- Chinook
- Lonza Group
- Veloxis Pharmaceuticals
- Preceyes
Work highlights
Representing Neuraxpharm in a patent litigation in the Netherlands against Biogen.
Assisted biosimiliar trailblazer Celltrion, securing an important win for them in important Dutch patent litigation regarding their product OMYCLO.
Advising Teva on various data protection compliance matters, often in multi-jurisdictional projects, for years.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Hester Borgers
Practice head
Wilfred Steenbruggen, Hester Borgers, Marc van Wijngaarden