Pharma & Life Sciences

Sectors

At Andersen we are aware of the transformation in which the pharmaceutical sector is immersed. That is why the Pharma & Life Sciences area of the firm is committed to offering innovative solutions adapted to each of the circumstances and problems that affect it.

With a global vision, provided by our international network, and an interdisciplinary vision, offered by the knowledge and experience of other areas of our firm, we provide comprehensive and transversal advice to our clients.

The Pharma & Life Sciences team of Andersen Iberia brings together the best professionals from different legal practices, such as Compliance, Commercial Law and M&A, Competition Law and the protection of innovation, Privacy, New Technologies, Intellectual and Industrial Property, Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, Arbitration and Litigation.

Our professionals have extensive experience in both the pharmaceutical sector (medicines, medical devices, vaccines, biosimilars, cosmetics, nutrition and pharmaceutical consumer products) and the health sector (health services, health insurance, telecare apps). The team is also specialised in the implementation of digitalisation and transformation projects, as well as circular economy projects in this sector.

Services

Compliance

Implementation of risk prevention and management models specific to the pharmaceutical sector.
Regulatory compliance and corporate criminal liability programs.
Evaluation, detection and mitigation of reputational, economic and regulatory risks.

Corporate, Commercial and M&A

Comprehensive advice on corporate transactions, M&A and venture capital.
Corporate governance and commercial contracts in regulated environments.
Intra-group relations and relations with public administrations.

Competition and Innovation Law

Advice on antitrust, commercial agreements and merger control.
Management of cartels, inspections and unfair competition.
Patent conflicts and protection of trade secrets.
State aid, foreign investment and competition compliance programs.

Privacy and New Technologies

Data protection compliance (RGPD, LOPDGDD) in clinical trials, CROs and digital applications.
Audits, impact assessments, international transfers and data breach management.
Comprehensive advice for digital solutions, telemedicine and online platforms.

Intellectual and Industrial Property

IP/IP advice, audits and freedom to operate.
Registration of rights, protection and defense strategy.
Contentious and pre-litigation actions.

Arbitration and Litigation

Commercial arbitration, industrial litigation and remedies.
Dispute resolution through negotiation and mediation.
Special proceedings and defense in complex industry disputes.

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Juan Ignacio Alonso Partner

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Start of the 5th Course for Compliance Officers in the pharmaceutical industry 01/02/2021 Pharma & Life Sciences, Litigation and Arbitration Farmaforum Formación and Andersen inaugurated on 22 January the fifth edition of the advanced course on 'Compliance officers in the pharmaceutical and related industries'. After the success of the four previous editions held in Madrid and Barcelona, this year the course will be held in online format for nine days until 19 March. The course […] READ MORE >>

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