LIFE SCIENCE / HEALTHCARE
Life science/healthcare
As an area touching the very nature of human beings – life and well-being – life science and healthcare raise unique legal challenges.
This area of law encompasses a wide range of legal matters related to the development, regulation, marketing, distribution and use of products and services in the life sciences and healthcare sectors. It also deals with personal data relating to health, in particular in the context of clinical trials. This field of practice has close links with intellectual property, data protection and privacy, and technology & e-commerce.
Why Choose Our Life Science & Healthcare Team
Strategic, regulatory and transactional support tailored to life sciences, healthcare providers and research institutions.
Sector-Specific Expertise
Deep knowledge of life sciences and healthcare regulatory frameworks, clinical trials and product lifecycle issues.
Data & IP Integration
Close links with intellectual property, data protection and technology practices to cover complex overlaps in the sector.
Pan-European Reach
Experience advising public and private entities at local and pan-European levels on strategic, regulatory and transactional matters.
Our clients
We assist a number of clients in the life science and healthcare sector in respect of some of their most critical legal needs, including public and private entities such as medical device manufacturers, healthcare providers and research institutions, at both local and pan-European levels.
Our clients
We assist a number of clients in the life science and healthcare sector in respect of some of their most critical legal needs, including public and private entities such as medical device manufacturers, healthcare providers and research institutions, at both local and pan-European levels.
Our assistance in this area ranges from general strategic and regulatory advice to contractual arrangements through to litigation.
Our services
Our services for the sector include:
Regulatory compliance: assistance in respect of marketing authorisation, manufacturing, labelling and distribution of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and other healthcare products
Data protection and privacy: protection of patient and health-related personal data
Contracts and transactions: drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts involving healthcare providers and research institutions such as partnership arrangements, joint venture agreements, licensing agreements and M&A transactions
Public procurement
Technology and e-commerce: technology transfer and licensing agreements, terms and conditions of online platforms providing health-related services
Product liability: addressing legal issues surrounding defective products and medical devices
Intellectual property: strategic advice relating to the protection and defence of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets related to innovations, research and development
Handling communications with the relevant regulator, including at the Ministry of Health
The team at Etude Breininger handles complex matters involving multijurisdictional structures and understands the issues involved.
Latest insights
Recent firm updates and selected life science & healthcare sector mandates.
Etude Breininger maintains top rankings in Chambers Europe 2025 — Posted 24.03.2025
Acquisition by Charterhouse of Metrodova and Novétude — Posted 18.07.2025
Our assistance in this area ranges from strategic regulatory advice to transactional and dispute resolution support.
TESTIMONIALS
What Others Say
Recognition from international directories and clients.
Etude Breininger has excellent capabilities to handle international matters. The firm is adaptive in cross-border scenarios and forms allegiances with peer firms to cater for the specific demands of different clients and matters. With additional offices in New York and Hong Kong, the law firm routinely advises international and Asian-based clients on legal and regulatory matters in the Luxembourg market.
Chambers Global 2025
International & Cross-Border Capabilities
The team at Etude Breininger are capable and have the knowledge and expertise to handle complex matters. There is always a specialist available for any matter.
Chambers Global 2024
International & Cross-Border Capabilities
Etude Breininger are responsive, have good cooperation, are very detailed and knowledgeable, and are specialists in Luxembourg law.
Chambers Global 2024
International & Cross-Border Capabilities
Industry Recognition
Firm updates
"Etude Breininger maintains top rankings in Chambers Europe 2025 — Posted 24.03.2025"
Recent mandate
"Acquisition by Charterhouse of Metrodova and Novétude — Posted 18.07.2025"
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