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Disputes in the life sciences sector arise in many forms: product liability claims, complaints, contractual breakdowns, regulatory enforcement actions, intellectual property conflicts, freedom of information procedures, or challenges to product authorisations. Whatever the nature of the dispute, effective litigation in this sector requires more than legal skill. It requires a thorough understanding of the technical and regulatory context in which the conflict arose, as that context often determines both the strength of the legal arguments and the practical outcome of a case.

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Our expertise

We combine litigation experience with substantive knowledge of life sciences and healthcare law, enabling us to develop strategies that are legally rigorous and grounded in the reality of the sector. We represent clients before Dutch civil courts and administrative courts, the European Court of Justice, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings.

How we can help

We handle a broad range of disputes on behalf of life sciences companies, from product liability claims and mass litigation under the Dutch framework to contractual disputes with commercial partners, distributors, or research institutions. Enforcement proceedings brought by regulatory authorities such as the Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ), the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) and the Dutch Food Safety Authority (NVWA) are another core area of our practice. The same goes for competition law matters. Where litigation can be avoided, we work to resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, always with a focus on protecting your commercial interests and your reputation.

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Erik Vollebregt

Partner and attorney-at-law

  • Regulatory
  • Litigation
  • Commercial

Karin Verzijden

Partner and attorney-at-law

  • Regulatory
  • Commercial & IP
  • Litigation

Cécile van der Heijden

Senior legal counsel and attorney-at-law

  • Regulatory
  • Litigation
  • Commercial

Judith de Wilde

Attorney-at-law

  • Regulatory
  • Litigation

Carine van den Brink

Partner and attorney-at-law

  • Corporate
  • Commercial & IP

Max Luijkx

Attorney-at-law

  • Corporate
  • Commercial

Max Baltussen

Attorney-at-law

  • Commercial & IP

Jilles van der Hoek

Attorney-at-law

  • Regulatory
  • Litigation

Inga Szweryn

Attorney-at-law

  • Corporate
  • Commercial
  • Regulatory

Maartje Hop

Attorney-at-law

  • Regulatory
  • Commercial & IP

Menno Knaven

Attorney-at-law

  • Corporate
  • Commercial

Stijn Gijsbers

Attorney-at-law

  • Regulatory
  • Commercial

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Food and Feed Litigation Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Testimonial

We have advised a company on defending itself against an enforcement action brought by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).

Litigation Testimonial

We have represented clients in complex commercial litigation proceedings, including claims relating to earn-out disputes in the context of corporate transactions in the life sciences sector.

Litigation Testimonial

Our firm litigates before the European Court of Justice on a variety of life sciences topics.

Medical Devices Litigation Testimonial

Our lawyers have acted as expert in national litigation cases on MDR compliance in other EU Member States.

Medical Devices Litigation Testimonial

One of our lawyers has acted as arbiter in international proceedings on MDR compliance.

Litigation Testimonial

Our firm is experienced in the conduct and defence of companies against freedom of information cases pertaining to confidential under Dutch and EU law, and has defended a number of companies, including a multinational, in a series of such cases over the years.

Healthcare Litigation Testimonial

We have assisted several clients in challenging tender decisions by Dutch hospitals.

Pharmaceuticals Litigation Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Testimonial

We have litigated in a pharmaceutical case concerning the validity of marketing authorisations.

Food and Feed Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Advertising and Claims Litigation Testimonial

We have advised several clients on the conduct and defence of complaints made to the Dutch Advertising Committee regarding claims about products such as foods, pharmaceuticals and medical devices across Dutch media.

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