A&L Goodbody LLP remains best known for international investment into Ireland's life sciences sector, along with patent and other types of litigation, regulatory enforcement and the structuring of healthcare and life sciences entities. It has advised clients in many of the largest M&A transactions and corporate restructurings of recent times, including private equity and venture capital investments. It also advises a range of non-European Economic Area (EEA) clients on regulatory and compliance obligations in Ireland. Cliona Christle is joint head of the life sciences and healthcare group, and is a recognised leader in the field. Ronan Lyons is noted for M&A and private equity transactions in the area and John Whelan specialises in regulatory, contentious and commercial matters. Senior associate Róise Nic Ghráinne is noted for regulatory and litigation matters.
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Témoignages
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‘In depth knowledge of healthcare and tenacity in dealing with claims.’
‘Cliona Christle has over 30 years' experience and is a very safe pair of hands.’
‘The ALG team have a blend of corporate and industry experience and a corporate memory that is invaluable for a business like ours that doesn't have in-house legal. They represent our interests and respond in a timely and professional manner. We trust the team to have our backs in any scenario.’
‘Stephen Quinlivan goes above and beyond what is required to deliver an efficient, professional service, which represents our interests while maintaining our industry and investor relationships. ’
‘Strong expertise around healthcare product regulation including medicines. Quickly grasping all issues.’
‘The team are highly knowledgeable yet practical in their legal support, with detailed guidance and direction on legal procedures and requirements, and timely advice on risk management and strategy. They also handle complex, cross border issues seamlessly, and provide a sense of trusted legal expertise for ongoing collaboration and support.’
‘The ALG team offer a comprehensive expert service based on an in-depth knowledge of the complexities of healthcare, but also across other areas such as labour law and construction. ’
‘Cliona Christle is responsive, knowledgeable and can deconstruct complex issues to a comprehensible level to the non legal mind. She is a trusted and reliable advisor.’
Clients clés
- Endo
- Laya Healthcare
- Karl Storz Se & Co
- Smith & Nephew
- Nabriva Therapeutics
- Jeffries
- Insmed Ireland
- Malin Corporation
- SyBridge Technologies
- Amgen
Points forts
- Advised Endo International on its US Bankruptcy Chapter 11 sale process of Endo International PLC and its Irish subsidiaries.
- Advised Exponent Private Equity on all Irish law aspects of the purchase of|Chanelle Pharma, including corporate, healthcare and life sciences regulatory, finance, employment & pensions, property and competition law.
- Advised Medtronic on the entry into a definitive agreement to expand its AI-driven partnership with Cosmo Pharmaceuticals.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
Cliona Christle; Ronan Lyons
Autres avocats clés
John Whelan; Sheena Doggett; Alan Casey; Stephen Quinlivan; Róise Nic Ghráinne; Andrea Hannon