Pharmaceuticals biotechnology and healthcare

We advise on the full range of legal issues associated with drug discovery, development and protection, including ownership, protection and enforcement of relevant IP rights, R&D agreements, obtaining regulatory approvals, and the worldwide co-ordination of infringement proceedings and settlement negotiations.

News

Freshfields advises on US$730m Brazilian energy deal and predicts continued upsurge in country’s M&A activity View

Freshfields advises Barclays on £753m sale of Barclays Life to Swiss Re View

Briefings

2008 Beijing Olympics or bust  View

Patent litigation in Asia : People’s Republic of China  View

Awards

IT/Telecommunications Deal of the year - Asian Legal Business Awards (2008)

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