Hall Of Fame

Industry focus: healthcare and life sciences in Netherlands

AKD

AKD's practice houses 'a dedicated team of seasoned experts with broad and deep experience in the healthcare industry'. The client roster includes medical associations, healthcare providers, and pharma companies. Practice co-head Joris Rijken is active in contractual work in the healthcare sector, and is equally adept at assisting with care procurement issues. Practice co-head Barbara Mutsaers, who is based in the Eindhoven office, has 'an extremely high level of knowledge of the industry', with a solid track record in handling work concerning clinical trials, marketing authorisations, administrative proceedings and product liability issues. Marlou Jannink is 'precise and dedicated'. Maartje de Jong left the firm in December 2024.

Responsables de la pratique:

Joris Rijken; Barbara Mutsaers


Autres avocats clés:

Marlou Jannink


Les références

‘The AKD office offers a full spectrum of services. Communication is very efficient, and the team is very efficient and accurate. ’

‘Barbara Mutsaers has an extremely high level of knowledge of the industry, both commercial as well as legal.’

‘Good knowledge of the market (commercially) and legally; good litigators both on substance and in approach. This appllies in particular to Joris Rijken, who stands his ground professionally and politely. ’

Principaux clients

Utrecht University Medical Centre


Leiden University Medical Centre


Stichting Zuyderland Medisch Centrum


Prinses Máxima Centrum voor Kinderoncologie B.V.


Dutch Association for General Practitioners


Dutch Association for Care for People with a Disability


Dutch Association of Mental Health and Addiction Care


VGZ


Erasmus Medical Center


University Medical Center Utrecht


Maasziekenhuis Pantein B.V.


Stichting Reinier de Graaf Groep


Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis B.V.


Stichting HagaZiekenhuis


Aevitae B.V.


Almende B.V.


OLVG Lab B.V.


Stichting Karakter


BuurtzorgT B.V.


Merz Pharma Benelux B.V.


Alliance Healthcare Nederland B.V.


Vaxxinova International B.V.


Basic Pharma Holding B.V.


Kyowa Kirin Pharma B.V.


Erasmus Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam


ISA Pharmaceuticals


Integris Health


Biomet 3i Netherlands B.V.


Zimmer Dental Inc.


Zimmer Biomet Nederland B.V.


Hestia Cardiovascular Service Center B.V.


Eurocom Healthcare Technology B.V.


Aevitae B.V.


Stichting Zuyderland Medisch Centrum


Principaux dossiers


  • Successfully acted for the University Medical Centre Utrecht and the Princess Máxima Centre for Pediatric Oncology in court proceedings concerning heart surgery centres.
  • Represented a supplier of veterinary medicines in litigation against the Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality.

A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman‘s 'extremely responsive, competent, and commercial' team is highly regarded for its ability to handle the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious issues in the life sciences sector. The group is active on matters in the medtech, biotech, and pharma industries. Practice co-head Frits Gerritzen brings expertise in IP litigation, and is well known for his experience in advising on R&D and license agreements, as well as disputes concerning pharma products, antibodies, and medical equipment. Co-head Christiaan De Brauw specialises in corporate law, and often acts for biotech companies and venture capital entities in M&A and investment work. Jort de Groodt is a key contact for life sciences and technology sector matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Frits Gerritzen; Christiaan de Brauw


Autres avocats clés:

Jort de Groodt; Sophie Van Asten


Les références

‘Extremely responsive, competent, and commercial. They can be creative and think out of the box to accommodate different situations.’

‘Christiaan De Brauw and Jort de Groodt are a great team: fun to work with, they really seem to care.’

‘Deep knowledge, can do mentality, and pleasant, intelligent professionals!’

Principaux clients

Logex


DSM Firmenich


Leyden Labs


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Thoma Bravo on its acquisition of LOGEX, a Netherlands-based healthcare focused data analytics company.

Hogan Lovells International LLP

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s 'very proactive and knowledgeable' team has an excellent reputation for advising clients on a broad range of matters, including orphan designations and domestic and international EU regulatory issues. Practice head Hein van den Bos is particularly skilled at advising on regulatory issues involving pharma companies and healthcare professionals, and is equally strong in assisting with EU marketing authorisation applications and data exclusivity and advertising cases. Gertjan Kuipers is 'a stellar litigator', who is noted for his extensive expertise in patent infringement matters and is well known for appearing in disputes before the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC). Bert Oosting retired from practice in February 2024.

Responsables de la pratique:

Hein van den Bos


Autres avocats clés:

Gertjan Kuipers; Ruud van der Velden


Les références

‘Gertjan Kuipers stands out as an exceptional talent who consistently demonstrates unmatched expertise, strategic acumen, and unwavering dedication to his clients.’

‘Gertjan Kuipers possesses an extraordinary ability to navigate complex legal landscapes, delivering results that exceed expectations. His in-depth knowledge of the law, coupled with a keen analytical mind, allows him to craft innovative and effective litigation strategies. Gertjan’s courtroom presence is commanding and persuasive, making a significant impact on judges and opposing counsel alike.’

‘Gertjan Kuipers is not only a formidable advocate but also a trusted advisor who prioritises the best interests of his clients. Gertjan’s meticulous preparation and attention to detail ensure that every case is handled with the highest level of professionalism. In summary, Gertjan exemplifies the qualities of a stellar litigator—intelligence, tenacity, and a deep passion for justice.’

Loyens & Loeff

Loyens & Loeff is known for handling a broad range of matters in the healthcare and life sciences arena, including advising on clinical trials, investments, procurement cases and competition issues. Kim Lucassen leads the firm's data protection and privacy practice and is active in life sciences and healthcare matters; she co-heads the department with Vincent van der Lans, a key contact for M&A work and multi-jurisdictional restructurings, and the 'highly skilledTom van Helmond, who handles a wide spectrum of procurement and competition law issues. Dieuwke Hooft Graafland's 'knowledge of legislation in her field of expertise is remarkable'. Hamza Zourakhti left the firm in September 2024.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tom van Helmond; Kim Lucassen; Vincent van der Lans


Autres avocats clés:

Dieuwke Hooft Graafland; Aurélie Mingels


Les références

‘Dieuwke Hooft-Graafland’s knowledge of legislation in her field of expertise is remarkable.’

‘Loyens & Loeff provides a high quality of service. The lawyers are specialists in their field.’

‘The team is highly knowledgeable in healthcare and life sciences.’

Principaux clients

AstraZeneca


Zilveren Kruis


Unilabs


Bergman Clinics


Zorgverzekeraars Nederland


European Investment Bank


Forbion


VGZ


Laurens


Unilabs


EQT


Menzis


Amstelland Hospital


Medtronic


Orpea


Galapagos


CZ


PRA International


Orpea


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Eurazeo S.A on the sale of medical technology company DORC to German company Carl Zeiss Meditec AG.
  • Advising healthcare insurers on a range of legal matters concerning the bankruptcy of Co-Med.
  • Advised the Orpea Group on restructuring and healthcare regulatory aspects in the Netherlands.

BarentsKrans

Based in The Hague, BarentsKrans' 'very dedicated' team often advises on regulatory disputes, sensitive data matters, and public procurement proceedings. Jaap Bremer heads the practice, and is known for his extensive experience in advising on high-value patent litigation in the pharma sector, as well as handling distribution and license agreements. Competition and public procurement expert Tim Raats continues to act for tenderers in mental healthcare and home care matters, and Annelies van der Ploeg is a key contact for M&A and contractual supply issues. Marc Elshof is well versed in advising on cross-border tech, cybersecurity, and data issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jaap Bremer


Autres avocats clés:

Tim Raats; Marc Elshof; Annelies van der Ploeg; Koen van Wijk; Jarieke Timmerman


Les références

‘Very dedicated team, comes up with new angles and approaches.’

‘Jaap Bremer and Jarieke Timmerman form a well-oiled machine.’

‘They have good knowledge and can provide new insights and solutions.’

Principaux clients

Viatris


Advance Medical Design


OCRN B.V.


Vivisol Nederland B.V.


Stichting Haaglanden Medisch Centrum


Focus Care Pharmaceuticals


Supergarant Zorg


Advance Medical Designs


Pelvitec


GGZ Noord-Holland-Noord


OCRN B.V.


Vitavanti Healthcare Solutions B.V.


Topa Thermal B.V.


Slimmerik B.V.


Stichting 113


Haaglanden Medisch Centrum


Delft Support


Aenorasis S.A.


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing a pharmaceutical company in patent infringement and regulatory litigation regarding a drug for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
  • Assisting Dutch suicide prevention charity Stichting 113 with its privacy compliance needs.

Bird & Bird

The team at Bird & Bird has 'deep legal knowledge combined with a flexible and client-focused approach'. The group is well regarded for it strength in advising on data protection compliance, M&A, large-scale patent infringement cases and exclusivity disputes. Marc van Wijngaarden fields expertise in representing global pharma companies in patent litigation, and co-heads the practice with regulatory expert Hester Borgers, a key contact for digital health matters, and Wilfred Steenbruggen, who handles data work in the healthcare area. Wouter Pors is 'an exceptional advocate', who regularly acts for clients in the biotech industry.

Responsables de la pratique:

Wilfred Steenbruggen; Hester Borgers; Marc van Wijngaarden


Autres avocats clés:

Wouter Pors; Chloe Verschoor; Pauline Vos


Les références

‘The Bird&Bird team are pragmatic.’

‘Hester Borgers is a valuable member of the team. Hester is able to seamlessly manage regulatory advice across jurisdictions and has a client-first approach. She inherently understands what is important to our business, and is very solutions-focused in her advice.’

‘Very practical advice, given their in-depth understanding of the complex laws and regulations that apply to the life sciences industry and the variations at the country level.’

Principaux clients

B Braun Melsungen


Fengh Medical


Oculentis


ConvaTec


Polpharma


Sanofi & subsidiary Ablynx


Bicycle Therapeutics


Edwards Lifesciences


Chinook


Lonza Group


Veloxis Pharmaceuticals


Preceyes


Odysight AI


Pet Service Holding


Neuraxpharm


Dexcom


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Neuraxpharm in patent litigation in the Netherlands against Biogen.
  • Assisted Calypso Biotech and its shareholders with the sale of Calypso to Novartis Pharma AG.
  • Advising Teva on various data protection compliance matters.

CMS

Ellen Gielen and Gertie Lintjens jointly head CMS‘ practice, which is known for advising on M&A, contentious reimbursement matters, and pricing negotiations. The 'very knowledgeable' Gielen has extensive experience in handling regulatory cases, often involving pharmaceutical and medical device issues, while Lintjens is well versed in handling R&D projects and early access matters involving pharma products. Judith Kok has a solid track record in assisting with biocides matters and distribution issues. Murat Duman joined the group in January 2024.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ellen Gielen; Gertie Lintjens


Autres avocats clés:

Judith Kok; Renate Bik; Murat Duman


Les références

‘One of the most broad life sciences teams in the Netherlands covering all aspects of life sciences.’

‘Ellen Gielen has seen it all and thus has both the professional knowledge to help clients achieve their goals as well as the gravitas to guide you there.’

‘Ellen Gielen is great and very knowledgeable. I also enjoy working with Judith Kok.’

Principaux clients

Amgen


Boston Scientific


Brocacef


Carl Zeiss


Eli Lilly


Essity


Johnson & Johnson


LEO Pharma


Mölnlycke Health Care


Netherlands Cancer Institute


Nordmark Pharma GmbH


Pharming Group N.V.


Sanquin


Stryker


Thermo Fisher


Vivus


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Eli Lilly in litigation concerning reimbursement of its breast cancer treatment Verzenios.
  • Advised Carl Zeiss Meditec AG on its agreement to acquire DORC from investment firm Eurazeo SE for EUR 985 million.
  • Advising Boston Scientific on the development of a logistics center in the Netherlands.

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

At De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, the team is well known for appearing before the Dutch Supreme Court in patent cases, and is equally strong in handling investment and refinancing matters. Anne Marie Verschuur and Gaby Smeenk co-head the practice; the former is well versed in handling matters concerning trade secrets, as well as infringement and validity proceedings, while the latter assists with M&A and capital markets transactions. Bertrand Ter Woort is a key contact for medical device and pharma clients, and Stephanie de Beer has established strength in handling patent validity and infringement disputes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Anne Marie Verschuur; Gaby Smeenk


Autres avocats clés:

Bertrand ter Woort; Tobias Cohen Jehoram; Stephanie de Beer


Principaux clients

Advanced Bionics


Affimed N.V.


Almirall B.V.


AmyriAD Therapeutics


Biogen


Bristol Myers Squibb


Byondis


Corbion


Duomed


Eli Lilly


Ferring


Forbion


G Square


GSK


Koninklijke Philips N.V.


Koppert


Pharmathen


Qiagen


Synthon Holding B.V.


Triton Investment Management Limited


UMCG


Waterland


Zimmer Biomet


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Bristol Myers Squibb in patent proceedings against Sandoz and Teva before the Dutch Supreme Court.
  • Representing GSK in patent litigation.

Houthoff

Houthoff‘s practice, which is jointly led by Huib Lebbing and Freeke Heijne, is well known for representing the Ministry of Public Health and other prominent clients in a wide range of healthcare and hospital-focused matters. Lebbing is 'very knowledgeable, with a highly developed analytical mind', and Heijne draws on her public law expertise to advise healthcare providers, insurers, and investors on civil proceedings. Murat Duman left the firm in January 2024.

Responsables de la pratique:

Huib Lebbing; Freeke Heijne


Autres avocats clés:

Weijer VerLoren van Themaat


Les références

‘Huib Lebbing is very knowledgeable, with a highly developed analytical mind.’

‘An excellent knowledge of the relevant sector, the applicable law and the sensitivities that relate to a case.’

Principaux clients

Amsterdam UMC


Bergman Clinics


Equipe Zorgbedrijven


ZKN


GIMV


Leger des Heils


ONVZ


The Ministry of Public Health


William Schrikker Groep


Ottobock


Zorgservice XL


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Novartis in patent litigation before the Dutch Supreme Court against Mylan.
  • Defending the Ministry of Public Health, Welfare and Sport against claims for damages brought by the Dutch Trade Union Confederations FNV and CNV on behalf of several healthcare workers.
  • Advising FDI B.V., a Dutch investment fund, on the acquisition of Intravacc from the Ministry of Health.

NautaDutilh

The practice at NautaDutilh has a solid track record in acting for pharma clients in a broad range of work, including transactional matters, patent proceedings and class action claims relating to medical devices. The 'exceptionally insightful' Ruud Smits is active in transactional work, and advises medical device, pharma, and biotech start-ups and investors on financing matters. Smits co-heads the department with Jeroen Boelens, a key contact for licensing and M&A issues, as well as multi-jurisdictional patent disputes. Paul van der Bijl is a name to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ruud Smits; Jeroen Boelens


Autres avocats clés:

Paul van der Bijl; Joppe Schoute; Lauren Delleman


Les références

‘Ruud Smits kept a clear view on the important issues from a client perspective, and was very business minded.’

‘Paul van der Bijl is exceptionally insightful, efficient and pragmatic. He’s focused on solutions and de-complexifying.’

‘The practice has in-depth knowledge.’

Principaux clients

Forbion


NewAmsterdam Pharma


Pharvaris


GSK


Adcytherix


Avania


EQT Life Sciences


The Protein Brewery


Lumicks


Mimetas


Onera Health


Galenicum


Pharming Group


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised a consortium of investors, led by Forbion and EQT Life Sciences, on the EUR 129m Series A investment round of VectorY Therapeutics B.V.
  • Acted as lead counsel to Pharming on its issuance of EUR 100 million senior unsecured convertible bonds due 2029.
  • Represented Galenicum Health in patent litigation against Insud Pharma.

Simmons & Simmons

Johan Renes, Bas Berghuis van Woortman, and Machteld Hiemstra co-head the practice at Simmons & Simmons, which is well-known for its strength in patent litigation. Renes has longstanding experience in multi-jurisdictional patent disputes, licensing matters and collaboration agreements. Hiemstra is a key name for representing pharma and biotech entities in regulatory and product liability disputes, and van Woortman is noted for his vast experience in representing biosimilar manufacturers in patent-related work. Oscar Lamme is well-versed in assisting with UPC proceedings.

Responsables de la pratique:

Johan Renes; Bas Berghuis van Woortman; Machteld Hiemstra


Autres avocats clés:

Oscar Lamme; Sebastien Versaevel; Daisy Termeulen


Principaux clients

Alnylam


Alcon


GlaxoSmithKline


Wright Medical


Eli Lilly


Gilead Sciences


Lundbeck


Terumo


Coloplast


Netherlands Cancer Institute


Bayer Healthcare


Samsung Bioepis


DC Prime


Seattle Genetics Inc.


Sint Maartenskliniek


Medicxi


Align Technology


Serenity Pharmaceuticals


Médecins sans frontiers


Unicef


Zimmer Biomet


Maastricht University Medical Centre+


Plant-e


Rhythm


Avanzanite


UCB


Med-El


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Bayer HealthCare in proceedings against Sandoz and Teva concerning the drug Xarelto.
  • Represented Plant-e in infringement proceedings at the UPC in the Netherlands.
  • Representing Bayer BV in matters concerning clinical trial information, in relation to patent disputes concerning Xarelto.

Van Doorne

Van Doorne's 'outstanding team of expert lawyers' is very experienced in digital health matters. Willemien Bischot acts for healthcare providers and academic hospitals in a range of corporate matters, as well as assisting elderly and special needs providers; she co-heads the practice with the 'excellent' Dimitri van Hoewijk, who regularly acts as counsel to healthcare institutions. Other key figures restructuring and acquisitions expert Siego BoslooperNick Suurmond, who handles joint ventures and investments; and tax specialist Daniëlle Westerhoff.

Responsables de la pratique:

Willemien Bischot; Dimitri van Hoewijk


Autres avocats clés:

Nick Suurmond; Daniëlle Westerhoff; Siego Boslooper


Les références

‘The team can make complicated issues simple. A clear overview of the pros and cons and objective advice about the different options.’

‘Van Doorne’s unique approach, which combines a broader perspective, multi-disciplinary strategy, and collaboration, sets them apart in the legal industry. They are a valuable partner for any client in the healthcare sector. Van Doorne considers the wider implications for their clients. This holistic approach allows them to craft solutions that are legally sound and strategically smart. Van Doorne believes in collaboration within their team and with clients. This leads to more effective and innovative solutions. Clients benefit from this approach, experiencing how teamwork leads to superior outcomes. ’

‘Willemien Bischot truly stands out.’

Principaux clients

Arthrex GmbH


Arthrex Nederland B.V.


Belmont Instrument, LLC


Veonet GmbH


Stichting Kinderen Kankervrij


Link Nederland B.V.


OM Pharma SA


Symeres Netherlands B.V.


QurAlis Netherlands B.V.


Lumanity


Erasmus MC


Mentaal Beter


Gelre Ziekenhuizen


Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis


Ksyos


Amsterdam UMC


emeis


Buurtzorg


ZRTI


Mediq


NKI/AVL


Amerpoort


Navitas


NPM Capital


Zaans Medisch Centrum


Domus Valuas


Rijnstate


Interakt Contour


GGZ Eindhoven


GGZ InGeest


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Amerpoort and Sherpa on their merger.
  • Advised a consortium of 20 healthcare providers, together with investment fund IFOZ, on collaboration and investment in CB Healthcare, an platform for the ordering, logistics and delivery of medical instruments.
  • Represented Medux in proceedings against various healthcare insurance companies regarding a tariff dispute.

Dirkzwager legal & tax

Dirkzwager legal & tax is perhaps best known for its strong track record in acting for hospitals in the Netherlands in a broad range of healthcare-related matters. Koen Mous is well-versed in handling claims against health insurers, in addition to healthcare contracts, while Marieke van Dongen‘s primary areas of expertise include M&A, restructurings, and governance issues within the healthcare space. Ernst-Jan van de Pas specialises in advising hospitals on IT and tech procurement issues. Louis Houwen is a key contact for hospitals and health providers, and Luuk Arends often represents mental health and elderly care providers. All named practitioners co-head the practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Koen Mous; Marieke van Dongen; Ernst-Jan van de Pas; Louis Houwen; Luuk Arends


Autres avocats clés:

Stefan Donkelaar


Les références

‘Besides the in-depth knowledge of the healthcare market, Dirkzwager’s healthcare team performs exceptionally well in translating their legal knowledge in practical solutions. These solutions are often found outside the legal domain, which has proven to be beneficial for the relationship with parties involved.’

‘I had the privilege of working with Koen Mous and Stefan Donkelaar, and I can confidently say that they are exceptional attorneys. Their deep understanding of the Dutch healthcare landscape, coupled with their strategic thinking, made a significant difference in the outcomes. I would highly recommend Koen Mous and Stefan Donkelaar to anyone in need of legal representation. Their expertise, dedication, and commitment to their clients are truly commendable.’

‘Dirkzwager has a good healthcare team. They have a strong profile on corporate governance and corporate law in health care (and other state regulated sectors).’

Principaux clients

Sint Maartenskliniek


Deventer Ziekenhuis


ETZ


Rijnstate Ziekenhuis


Landelijke Huisartsen Vereniging


Pluryn


NVZ Nederlandse Vereniging van Ziekenhuizen


Bravis Ziekenhuis


Oogziekenhuis Rotterdam


Pro Persona


Abrona


Archipel


Stichting Revalidatiegeneeskunde Nederland


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised academic hospital MUMC+ on its collaboration with hospital SJG Weert.
  • Represented 18 footcare healthcare providers in proceedings against a major health insurer.
  • Advised on the partnership between mental health provider Pro Persona, addiction rehabilitation centre IrisZorg and Hospital Rivierenland.

Kennedy Van der Laan

Kennedy Van der Laan's practice houses 'an involved team with broad and excellent knowledge'. The group is well versed in handling the full spectrum of transactional issues within the healthcare sector. Practice co-head Fenna van Dijk draws on her corporate law expertise to assist healthcare institutions and medical device suppliers, while co-head Maarten Schut has longstanding experience in assisting with R&D collaborations and license agreements. Other key practitioners include Eline Lam, who advises on collaboration matters in the healthcare sector, and Anne ten Brummelhuis, who counts tariff regulation as a key area of strength.

Responsables de la pratique:

Fenna van Dijk; Maarten Schut


Autres avocats clés:

Eline Lam; Anne ten Brummelhuis


Les références

‘An involved team with broad and excellent knowledge. Easy to approach and very committed to the client needs.’

‘Fenna van Dijk is a wonderful professional to work with. She shares a wealth of knowledge and experience and is truly dedicated in advancing the goals and needs of our organisation.’

‘Collaboration and openness to reflection.’

Principaux clients

Aidsfonds


Ambulance Amsterdam


Andros Clinics


Arkyne Technologies


Arts en Zorg


GezondheidsZorg Asielzoekers Nederland B.V.


Certis Europe


Gadeta


GGD Amsterdam


GGD GHOR


LCCB


GGZ inGeest


GITP


GLIA


Heliomare


Huisartsenposten Rijnmond


HVO-Querido


Intravacc


Landelijke Huisartsenvereniging


MediRisk


Nutreco


Odion


Oncode Institute


Oncode Accelerator


Polaroid Therapeutics


Reinier Haga Medisch Diagnostisch Centrum


Stichting Kinderoncologie Nederland


Syngenta


VECOZO


Vivium Zorggroep


University of Amsterdam Medical Center


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the board of managing directors of Intravacc on the sale of the company by the Department of Healthcare to First Dutch Innovations.
  • Assisted Reinier de Graaf Hospital with the set up of a long-term collaboration with a group of gynecologists, in order to set up a specialist endometriosis treatment center.
  • Represented Amsterdam UMC in litigation against former employees who sold a diagnostics start-up to US gene-tech giant Illumina Inc.

La Gro

La Gro's practice has vast experience in assisting with the corporate restructuring of healthcare entities and UPC infringement proceedings. Practice head Marleen van den Horst is well known for handling SPC and regulatory issues, and often acts for large pharmaceutical companies in matters concerning clinical trials and orphan medicinal products. Benjamin Niemeijer has expertise in IP litigation, and often assists healthcare providers with tech-related transfers.

Responsables de la pratique:

Marleen van den Horst


Autres avocats clés:

Benjamin Niemeijer; Iris Arts


Les références

‘The team are very knowledgeable and great to work with. Very reliable.’

‘Pleasant personal attention, capable of providing timely suitable solutions.’

‘Benjamin Niemeijer is knowledgeable and truly cares for his clientele, and is able to provide the correct input needed to make good decisions and to make the process seamless.’

Principaux clients

Stichting Alrijne Zorggroep


Insud Pharma


Leiden University Medical Center


Move the Brain


Oldelft Ultrasound


Stada Arzneimittel


Adalvo


Focus Care Pharmaceuticals


Amgen


OrthoApnea


Vivisol B


NeoKidney Foundation


Pharming Group


European Society for Immunodeficiencies


The Netherlands Center for the Clinical Advancement of Stem Cell and Gene Therapies


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Amgen in biosimilar patent litigation.
  • Represented Insud Pharma in invalidity proceedings concerning pharmaceutical patents.
  • Representing OrthoApnea and Vivisol B in patent infringement proceedings.

Maverick Advocaten N.V.

Competition law boutique Maverick Advocaten N.V. has an established track record in representing mental health care entities, medical device companies, and GPs before the Dutch Healthcare Authority, often in litigation relating to public procurement. Diederik Schrijvershof has a strong focus on healthcare sector mergers and procurement issues, and Martijn van de Hel is well known for advising on state aid issues and investigations by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM); the duo co-head the practice with Cyriel Ruers. Annabel Kingma and Leah Peeters are names to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Diederik Schrijvershof; Martijn van de Hel; Cyriel Ruers


Autres avocats clés:

Annabel Kingma; Leah Peeters


Les références

‘They have unique knowledge in the field of competition law. They are specialists, just the best.’

‘Experienced, no nonsense, dedicated, trustworthy and just doing what they have to do.’

‘Maverick is an office with a very clear industry expertise but especially a mindset on being practical in a getting things done kind of way. They are very clear on risks, percentages and thinking through steps ahead. This makes working with them practical and very clear.’

Principaux clients

Actiz


Asker


Mediq


Chipsoft


Z-index


Stichting Frion


Stichting STAR-SHL


De Bevlogen Huisartsen


Stichting De Forensische Zorg Specialisten


Pluryn


Radboud UMC


ZorgDomein


Leiden University Medical Centre


NVOS-Orthobanda


Parnassia Groep


De Nederlandse GGZ


Erasmus MC


Baalderborg


Bayer


Amsta


Revalidatie Friesland


Trajectum


Fivoor


Medipoint


Fmed


Nederlandse Vereniging van Ziekenhuizen NVZ


Maasstad Ziekenhuis


Reinier De Graaf Groep


Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep


Yulius


Trubendorffer


GGZ Friesland


FMed


Huisartsen Groep Eendracht


ARQ


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented STAR-SHL in appeal proceedings relating to the selective 2024 and 2025 primary care diagnostics procurement policy of health insurer Zilveren Kruis.
  • Represented the De Bevlogen Huisartsen (DBH) foundation and over 100 individual GPs before the Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal regarding the 2023 Performance and Rate Decision on GP care and multidisciplinary care.
  • Represented seven mental health care providers in a challenge to a procurement policy.

Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV

Pels Rijcken & Droogleever Fortuijn NV's team earns plaudits for its 'profound knowledge of the healthcare sector'. The practice is sought after by Dutch governmental entities, healthcare insurance companies and healthcare providers. Practice co-head Wemmeke Wisman is well versed in advising on international public law disputes, often relating to rights to medical treatment, while co-head Marije Batting advises on the reimbursement, approval, and pricing of medicinal products. Co-head Elisabeth Pietermaat is highly regarded for her regulatory expertise.

Responsables de la pratique:

Wemmeke Wisman; Marije Batting; Elisabeth Pietermaat


Autres avocats clés:

Jorrit van de Weide; Paul Tanja


Les références

‘The firm has a large and experienced healthcare team. The team has profound knowledge of the healthcare sector which makes them the key advisor to go to.’

‘The team are always available when we’re in need of help. And the help given by the team is very knowledgeable and appreciated.’

‘I would like to especially mention Paul Tanja and Wemmeke Wisman and their teams. They are sharp as a knife, on time with advice, superb sparring partners and fun too.’

Principaux clients

Nederlandse Zorgautoriteit


IGJ


CZ


Menzis


VGZ


Zorgverzekeraars Nederland


Zorginstituut Nederland


The State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport)


The State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Defence)


Florence


CBG


Zilveren Kruis


Domus Magnus


Stichting Cordaan


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing the Dutch Healthcare Authority in a dispute over the reimbursement of mental health care for the years 2022 and 2023.

Pinsent Masons LLP

At Pinsent Masons, the practice is very experienced in advising on IP matters in the life sciences sector. Patent disputes are prominent in the group's workload, and the team has been kept busy assisting pharma and biotech clients with market authorisation matters. Practice head Judith Krens is well versed in advising on multi-jurisdictional SPC and patent litigation, and Arjan Reijns acts on disputes concerning generic product launches.

Responsables de la pratique:

Judith Krens


Autres avocats clés:

Arjan Reijns; Marthe Riewald


Les références

‘Knowledgeable and efficient team.’

‘Expert advice and quick service.’

‘Good experience and knowledge.’

Principaux clients

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited


Advanced Cell Diagnostics Inc.


Accord Healthcare Limited


Fresenius Kabi


Torrent Pharmaceuticals


Napiferyn Biotech


Lotus Pharma


Bioeq


Sun Pharma


Principaux dossiers


  • Representing Teva in regulatory litigation concerning market exclusivity for Tecfidera.
  • Representing Teva in proceedings before several courts in the Netherlands concerning the drug apixaban.
  • Representing a generic pharma company in administrative proceedings concerning validity issues.

Rutgers & Posch

Under the leadership of Anouk Jagt, the team at Rutgers & Posch is perhaps best known for its strength in advising on professional disciplinary matters and transactional work in the healthcare sector. Dirk Jan Rutgers is a key contact for employment law matters, and Jeanne Plettenburg is very experienced in assisting with procurement and collaborations in the healthcare space.

Responsables de la pratique:

Anouk Jagt


Autres avocats clés:

Jeanne Plettenburg; Dirk Jan Rutgers; Matthijs van den Broek


Les références

‘I feel respected, appreciated, and it feels like we are working together on solutions. The advice is of a high standard.’

‘The team works well together and is well coordinated. They translate legal advice into practice.’

‘Very knowledgeable. Know the relevant laws and regulations as would be expected. Businesslike, but with an eye for sensitivities.’

Principaux clients

SJG Weert B.V.


Luscii Healthtech


Hoya Holdings N.V.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the shareholders of Luscii Healthtech on the sale of the company to Omron Healthcare.
  • Advised on the acquisition of St. Jans Gasthuis Weert hospital by academic hospital Maastricht UMC+.
  • Advising Hoya Corporation on the acquisition of Wassenburg Medical B.V.

Taylor Wessing

The team at Taylor Wessing is noted for its expertise in handling UPC issues and infringement actions for clients in the medical device and pharma industries. Regulatory work is another core area of strength for the group. Charlotte Garnitsch is known for her experience in advising on patent infringement proceedings; she co-heads the practice with Eelco Bergsma and Wim Maas. Margot van Gerwen primarily advises pharma companies on trade mark, advertising and copyright issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Charlotte Garnitsch; Eelco Bergsma; Wim Maas


Autres avocats clés:

Margot van Gerwen


Principaux clients

Pfizer


Abbott


Tandem Diabetes Care


Glenmark


Fresenius


Principaux dossiers


  • Defended Pfizer against two infringement actions brought against the client by Moderna.
  • Acting for Abbott in multi-jurisdictional patent litigation against Dexcom regarding continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices.
  • Advising Tandem Diabetes Care on multiple UPC actions brought against F.Hoffman-La Roche AG and Roche Diabetes Care.