Life Science

Life Science - Regulatory & IP

Practice area
The life sciences industry plays a crucial role in our society, both in improving public health and as a cornerstone of the Danish economy. Plesner's life sciences team is dedicated to helping industry players navigate the complex legal landscape in this field.

The life sciences industry is one of the most regulated industries, as the public must have secure access to safe and effective pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare services, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and food. The rapid development, increasing demands, and growing complexity of regulation present a multitude of legal challenges that industry players must be able to navigate. This is where Plesner's life sciences team steps in, providing highly specialised legal advice in all of these specialised areas.

A distinctive feature of our life sciences team is that we collaborate closely across relevant legal areas, thereby offering our clients a holistic legal approach. We assist with all aspects within the field, including regulatory compliance and market access, drafting and negotiating contracts, conducting litigation, and handling investment and M&A processes.

As a result, we can simultaneously provide highly specialised legal advice across all parts of the life sciences area while keeping our clients' overall commercial interests in mind when dealing with complex project.

Throughout our firm's history of more than 100 years, Plesner has had the privilege of advising numerous national and international life sciences clients, where we have had the opportunity to assist in solving their most business-critical issues.

Ratings
Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Intellectual Property.

"The lawyers are very responsive and provide succinct advice"

"The law firm has strong expertise in IP matters. The lawyers are pragmatic and client-focused, with strong commercial acumen"

"Plesner has a very experienced team with an excellent reputation. It is impressive in its handling of patent litigation matters in the life sciences sector"
2024
Chambers Global
Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Intellectual Property.

"Plesner is the most well-placed law firm for pharmaceutical patent litigation in Denmark. It has a very good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry"

"The team provides top-rated client service and commercial awareness"

"The depth of the team's legal knowledge is impressive"

"The lawyers are very responsive and swift in making sure that they confirm our requests"

"Plesner is one of the best law firms dealing with complex IP matters"
2023
Chambers Global
Plesner is listed in "Band 1" as regards Intellectual Property.

"The Plesner team has an ever welcoming approach and a very high level of knowledge both of our company and of the IP regulation"
2022
Chambers Global