Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals: lawyers and advisers
Find proven, recommended Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals lawyers and advisers worldwide. A life sciences lawyer advises pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device businesses on regulatory approvals, clinical trials, licensing and product compliance. You usually need one when you bring a medicine or medical device to market, run clinical trials or license life sciences technology.
The jurisdictions with the most Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals experts listed are USA, Hungary and Italy. Use the filters below to narrow by specialism or country, or search by name or firm.
Experts
Sonia Selletti
Sonia Selletti is a partner and head of the life sciences team at Astolfi e Associati Studio Legale in Milan, named Pharmaceuticals Sector Law Expert of the Year in Italy at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2025.
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Francesco Setti
Francesco Setti, founding partner of Avvocati Associati Franzosi Dal Negro Setti in Milan and head of its life sciences and healthcare department, led the firm to Pharmaceutical Sector Law Firm of the Year in Italy at the 2024 Corporate INTL Global Awards.
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What does a life sciences lawyer do?
A life sciences lawyer advises pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device businesses on regulatory approvals, clinical trials, licensing and product compliance.
When do you need a life sciences lawyer?
You are likely to need one when you bring a medicine or medical device to market, run clinical trials or license life sciences technology. Taking advice early usually costs less than putting things right later.
How do I find a good life sciences lawyer?
Check that they are qualified or registered to practise in the country concerned, for example with the local bar association or professional body, and that they have handled matters like yours, including any cross-border element. Ask who will do the work, which languages they work in and how they charge before you instruct them. Each life sciences lawyer listed on this page has a profile with their firm, practice areas and contact details, so you can compare them before getting in touch.
How much does a life sciences lawyer cost?
Fees depend on the firm, the experience of the person advising you and how complex the matter is. Firms commonly charge by the hour, a fixed fee for a defined piece of work, or a combination of the two. Ask for a written estimate and the terms of engagement before any work starts.
Do I need a lawyer or an adviser for life sciences & pharmaceuticals matters?
Use a lawyer for legal advice, contracts and anything that may end up before a court or a regulator. Advisers such as accountants, tax advisers and consultants handle compliance, financial and business advice. Many matters need both, which is why Find an Expert lists both, under the Legal and Advisory specialisms.
How do I contact a life sciences lawyer through Corporate INTL?
Open any profile on this page to see the contact details the firm has provided, such as telephone, email and website. Every profile also has a "Contact via Corporate INTL" button if you would rather send your request through us.