Pharmaceutical Law

The focus of pharmaceutical law is on medical devices and medicinal products. Among other things, pharmaceutical law regulates the authorization, manufacture, distribution and advertising of medicinal products and medical devices as well as market surveillance based on the Therapeutic Products Act and its ordinances. In a broader sense, pharmaceutical law also includes aspects of cartel and competition law, data protection, pricing, and patent protection.

Therefore, pharmaceutical law is comparatively complex. In addition, the pharmaceutical industry deals with sensitive issues. On the one hand, ethical questions must be answered, for example in connection with the approval and testing of new medicines and therapeutic approaches. It is of great importance that all medicines and medical devices are safe and effective because patients can be threatened with fatal health consequences, which ultimately fall back on the providers of the products. On the other hand, large sums of money are needed to finance research projects. These can be raised in various ways, which can ultimately also raise questions in connection with tax aspects.

For this reason, it is advisable to seek the expertise of a lawyer in all matters concerning pharmaceutical law at an early stage; among other things, to avoid liability risks. Our lawyers advise companies in the pharmaceutical industry on drafting and negotiating contracts regarding sales, cooperation, licensing, clinical trials and more. We also represent you before all Swiss courts and authorities, for example in connection with unfair competition issues or product liability. Furthermore, we are happy to support you in the development and implementation of suitable compliance programs and advise you on due diligence obligations.

In addition, we also advise private individuals in matters of pharmaceutical law. In contentious cases, we represent you before all Swiss courts. In doing so, we are able to skillfully analyze complex factual situations and work out an optimal solution tailored to your needs. We also act as sovereign and trustworthy contact persons in all situations. In all matters of pharmaceutical law, our top priority is always to assert the best interests of our clients.