Our experienced team advises companies across the life science sector; from early-stage research companies to major pharmaceutical and medtech companies, as well as companies operating in healthcare, food and cosmetics. Our assignments span the entire breadth of the sector; research and development, regulatory challenges, a wide range of commercial agreements, as well as intellectual property matters and transactions. We understand that every life science company faces unique conditions, and we tailor our advice accordingly.
Our clients value our combination of solid legal expertise and industry experience. Whether you’re dealing with a product launch, a complex regulatory matter, a dispute or a capital raise, we assemble a team with the right expertise for your needs.
“We operate in an industry with strict regulatory requirements and changing commercial conditions. Our industry knowledge enables us to deliver solutions that make a real difference to our clients’ businesses.”
Helena Nilsson
Partner
The practice is led by Per Lidman and Helena Nilsson. Per Lidman has extensive experience of complex commercial agreements and managing large-scale intellectual property disputes. Through Helena Nilsson's background at the Government Offices of Sweden and many years of client work at law firms, she offers unique expertise in regulatory matters and administrative court proceedings.
We advice in:
Commercial agreements: Contracts in the life science sector require specialist knowledge. We draft, review and negotiate the types of contracts that drive your business forward, such as research and development, manufacturing, licence, and distribution agreements.
Regulatory matters: We advise on permits and approvals, CE marking, pricing and subsidy schemes, market access, as well as compliance and marketing rules for medications, medical devices, healthcare, food and cosmetics.
Intellectual property: Patents, trademarks and know-how carry significant value. Our team is one of Sweden’s most frequently engaged in cases of patent infringement and other patent disputes.
Privacy & data protection: Clinical research and digital health impose strict requirements on the handling of personal data. We provide advice on data protection, privacy and compliance in clinical research and healthcare.
Dispute resolution: When disputes arise, you need a team that understands both the law and the industry.
Transactions & capital raising: We advise on acquisitions, IPOs, capital raises and more.