Pharmaceutical and medical device law, law on advertising in the healthcare area, healthcare fraud and abuse prevention, healthcare-related commercial and corporate transactions.
Advises domestic and foreign corporations active in the fields of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemistry, food and cosmetics in all legal matters concerning the design, manufacturing and marketing of their products. Particularly advises manufacturers and distributors of pharmaceuticals and medical devices in regulatory, contractual, advertising, distribution and reimbursement matters.
Also regularly advises clients in domestic and cross-border healthcare-related transactions, healthcare-related commercial transactions including M&A partnering and R&D cooperative relationships. Advises on healthcare fraud and abuse investigation and prevention counselling. Acts for trade associations and companies vis-à-vis government agencies in relation to legislative projects and amendments.
Member of legal committees of the Federal Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers (BAH), the Federal Association of Medical Device Manufacturers (BVMed) and of Eucomed.
Admitted as a Lawyer in Germany 1992
Joined Clifford Chance 1994
Partner since 1997
Speaks German and English
