The life sciences and healthcare group at Hogan Lovells Spain is frequently instructed by international pharma, medical device and biotech companies seeking assistance with a range of regulatory, transactional, IP and product liability matters. Leadership of the team is shared between Ana Castedo, who specialises in IP litigation and unfair competition matters, and Alex Dolmans, who also directs the firm’s corporate and M&A department and draws on extensive experience advising on transactional mandates in the life sciences space. Other key practitioners include Inmaculada Lorenzo, a name to note for IP litigation; Margarita Morales, who focuses on commercial litigation; and Álvaro Abad, who regularly assists with market access, regulatory, promotion, compliance and marketing issues in the life sciences space.
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Testimonials
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- ‘In my dealings with Álvaro Abad, I will always highlight the approachability and professionalism with which he handles matters. His involvement and commitment are not typical of an external firm; you can count on him as if he were part of your company and your own team. When dealing with such sensitive issues, having this kind of attitude and a person like him is essential.’
- ‘A highly skilled and comprehensive team. They readily involve other departments to provide us with comprehensive support if any further questions arise. They are very frank, honest, and helpful. They strive for the best for the client and work tirelessly to find the most suitable solution.’
- ‘Álvaro Abad has shown an amazing understanding of the life science industry and the legal challenges inherent in new technologies. His expertise, together with his understanding of a client's needs, his personal compassion and the elegance inherent in his contracts and problem solutions, make him an outstanding attorney.'
- ‘Hogan Lovells is one of the few law firms truly specialised in life sciences across numerous jurisdictions.’
- ‘Both Ana Castedo and Inmaculada Lorenzo like to delve deeply into matters, understand the technical aspects, and dissect the issue down to the last detail so that no point is left unanalyzed. They dedicate as much time as necessary to the technical side to fully grasp it. There are technically complex topics, and they aren't intimidated by them.'
- ‘Ana Castedo and Inmaculada Lorenzo are unparalleled in their professionalism and dedication to their cases. They both prepare cases together, with the support of certain members of their team, ensuring that no detail is left unexamined or unanalyzed.’
Key clients
- Depuy International Limited
- Moderna
- Merck
- Labcorp
- Perkinelmer
- Calibrescientific
- Tigen Pharma
- SuperVista Optics
- Stryker Iberia
- Johnson & Johnson Group
- Centro Espírita Beneficente União do Vegetal
Work highlights
Acted as lead counsel in Spain for the Johnson & Johnson Group on a wide range of product liability disputes involving medical devices and consumer products.
Advised Centro Espírita Beneficente União do Vegetal on revisiting their international strategy to supply ayahuasca to all their members around the globe.
Provided Onward Medical with legal assistance on the development, export, licensing and financing of Onward's ARC-EX Therapy.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ana Castedo; Alex Dolmans
Other key lawyers
Inmaculada Lorenzo; Margarita Morales; Álvaro Abad; Fátima Mallén