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Rapid transformation in the Life Sciences & Healthcare industry requires organisations to strike a balance between market potential, policy compliance and patient demands with continued innovation.

We are all affected by this sector and it falls under heavy social and political scrutiny. Regulation of competition in the sector has also made it increasingly dynamic and challenging. As the demand for life sciences and healthcare services is ever-growing, so too are the strains and scrutiny placed on its decision makers.

With the largest Life Sciences & Healthcare Team in the Dutch market, we can relate to our clients and deliver top tier services to our clients during all the stages of business lifecycle.

Good ‘climate’

Recent changes in the Dutch healthcare system have allowed investors and care providers to operate from the Netherlands when deploying innovative care concepts. The relocation of the EMA to Amsterdam attracts also new pharmaceutical companies and generates a lot of activity.

Remodelling of the healthcare system has resulted in hospital mergers, partnerships, and reorganisation of healthcare. Besides that, E-Health plays an increased role in prevention and screening. This growth in innovation is evident across other Loyens & Loeff markets in Belgium, Switzerland and Luxembourg.

Product development in the pharma industry

Successfully developing and marketing products in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors requires first-rate legal and tax support. This support must include an expert understanding of clinical research, intellectual property, tax planning, regulatory compliance, and pricing issues.

15-10-2024

Belgium moves forward with transposition of new EU cybersecurity rules

A significant milestone for cybersecurity in Belgium was reached when the Parliament ratified the transposition of the EU NIS2 Directive on 18 April 2024.

We are leaders and experts in the Life Sciences & Healthcare industry. Our team works collaboratively with clients ranging from biotech and start-up backgrounds, all the way to global pharmaceutical leaders. In recent years, our team of specialists have also assisted nursing healthcare insurers, medical aid suppliers, medical specialist companies (MSCs), healthcare business owners, investors institutions and academic hospitals.

What can you expect from us:

Pragmatic, clear, concise, and well thought out advice
Responsive service with short delivery time frames
Knowledge of the tax aspects involved in legal issue;
In-depth knowledge of the sector and future developments
Creative answers and solutions
First-rate service - with fixed contacts we are often able to assist within a day
Competitive fees based on our extensive track record and specialisation

Life Sciences:

Our team offers you a wide range of services in the Life Sciences industry:

Regulatory matters e.g., marketing authorisation, DMFs, GMP compliance, and manufacturing licenses
Pricing & reimbursement
Privacy and data protection
Drafting and negotiating agreements
Advertising, marketing, and product liability e.g., litigation and insurance
Competition and anti-trust
Corporate and tax structuring (also M&A)
Transfer pricing, customs, and VAT

Healthcare:

Our expertise and projects in the Healthcare industry include:

Representing investors and care providers in respect of mergers and acquisitions
Competition law and governance in partnerships across the healthcare sector
Acting for healthcare insurers and care providers on audits, purchasing disputes and insolvencies
Acting as a ‘boardroom’ advisor to healthcare institutions on governance issues
Healthcare real estate

The processing and transferring of personal data in a secure and lawful manner, has become extremely important and challenging for businesses globally.

06-06-2024

We advised Pharmakon Advisors on its debt financing for Novocure

Our Luxembourg Banking & Finance team advised Pharmakon Advisors LP regarding a new five-year up to USD 400 million committed senior secured credit facility to Novocure.

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Digital Economy

Digital transformation is all about using the latest technology to improve your business model. Digital technology creates new business opportunities which in turn creates a whole new range of tax and legal challenges such as contracting, data protection, privacy questions, intellectual property, consumer protection and competition issues.

The speed at which digital technology has become an integral part of our daily lives has overtaken most legislative processes. In recent years, the European Union, Member-States and international legislative bodies have therefore increased their regulatory efforts.

15-10-2024

A significant milestone for cybersecurity in Belgium was reached when the Parliament ratified the transposition of the EU NIS2 Directive on 18 April 2024.

19-09-2024

The European Commission is launching a consultation on a long-awaited Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) module for data transfers to third-country controllers and processors directly subject to the GDPR.

We are happy to keep you up to date about all the latest Life Sciences & Healthcare news and legal developments. We therefore invite you to read our brochures, newsletters and newsflashes and keep an eye out for our future events

What others say

"I really enjoy working with the healthcare team of Loyens & Loeff."

Legal 500 (2022)

"The team has a very high level of knowledge."

Legal 500 (2022)

"They take the time to get to know the customer and to identify their needs."

Legal 500 (2022)

"It was a real pleasure to work with this team in difficult times."

Legal 500 (2022)

"The team is very knowledgeable, responsive, and just as important, pleasant to work with."

Legal 500 (2022)

"They take their clients seriously and listen to feedback."

Legal 500 (2022)

"Pleasant and knowledgeable employees."

Legal 500 (2022)

"L&L delivers practical and useful responses and in a timely manner. I enjoy working with them when I have food related cases."

Legal 500 (2022)

"For a tech firm like ours it is important that our lawyers understand our business. L&L knows the food industry well but also has tech-knowledge and insights. Their digital economy team connects with their food team for businesses like ours, where the food and tech sometimes comes together."

Legal 500 (2022)

"I appreciate their proactive and tailored news dissemination. Usually law firms send out general newsflashes etc., but the intel we receive from L&L is custom gathered and therefore always relevant."

Legal 500 (2022)

"It’s an outstanding, smart team and also fun to work with. They have a strong track record in technology contracting and are very experienced in tech M&A deals. The team is always aware of the newest technologies."

Legal 500 (2022)

"High level of service."

Chambers & Partners Europe (2022)

"Knowledge of the sector and the issues involved."

Chambers & Partners Europe (2022)

Another client praises the firm's ability "to support and advise in a very clear and practical way and not being shy in taking the lead."

Chambers & Partners Europe (2021)

Clients laud the team for being "customer-oriented, easily accessible, with up-to-date knowledge."

Chambers & Partners Europe (2021)

Another client praises the firm's ability "to support and advise in a very clear and practical way and not being shy in taking the lead."

Chambers & Partners Europe (2021)

Clients laud the team for being "customer-oriented, easily accessible, with up-to-date knowledge."

Chambers & Partners Europe (2021)

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