Chambers & Partners Guide 2017

This year, once more, Faus & Moliner has been considered the leading firm in the area of pharmaceutical law in Spain by the Chambers & Partners Guide, a prestigious publication that assesses independently the reputation and competence of thousands of lawyers in Europe.

Those consulted by the Chambers & Partners team have praised the degree of specialization of our firm, our knowledge of the healthcare sector and our working methods.

What the team is known for: Revered Barcelona boutique recognised for its expertise in draft regulations, product liability, commercial agreements and compliance projects. Regularly assists clients from the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries, in addition to biotech start-ups. Recognised for its extensive experience of working with the Spanish Ministry of Health. Also advises on potential administrative and legislative disputes.

Strengths Clients remark: “The team gives quick solutins and the customer service is perfect. They also have good knowledge of foreign markets and legal systems as well.”

Other sources confirm the firm’s responsiveness as one of its main strengths: “I was very impressed with their fast reaction time plus the high quality of their work. They are very specialised in pharma transactions.”

Work highlights Advised a variety of domestic and international companies on the marketing of pharmaceutical products.

Advised a number of Spanish and international companies on clinical trials, regulatory issues and the drafting of agreements.

Significant clients Novartis, Sandoz, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Amgen.

Notable practitioners

Managing partner Jordi Faus enjoys a stellar reputation for his advice on pharmaceutical policy matters, compliance projects, and commercial agreements and transactions. Clients admire his position in the market and his availability: “He knows the sector and has a very good reputation in Spain. He is friendly and his phone is always on.”

Xavier Moliner has lengthy experience in the sector and focuses on litigation. He has further experience in product liability, public procurement and data protection. Sources highlight his “good expertise.”

Juan Suárez principally advises on regulatory and advertising issues associated with pharmaceutical products, medical devices and special foods. Clients appreciate that “he always gives good advice as to where we should focus on. He is very available and very responsive as well.”

Also, as in the last years, Expansión has picked up the news, highlighting the fact that the Guide has appointed Jordi Faus one more time as one of the “star individuals” practising law in Spain.