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Trends and Developments Contributed by: Mathilde Merckx, Xavier Lebrasseur, Juliette Migeon and Diane Courtier Alchimie Avocats
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Alchimie Avocats is a law firm specialising in risk prevention/management, and litigation, rec- ognised for its longstanding reputation as lead- ing legal practice in the fields of industry, insur- ance, life sciences and healthcare, construction and public works, regulated professions and the environment. As the exclusive French rep- resentative of the European Law Firm network, Alchimie Avocats works closely with industrial companies and entrepreneurs in the life sci- ences and healthcare sector (pharmaceuticals,
medical devices, cosmetics, food supplements, AI in health) handling both national and inter- national legal matters and litigation. The firm’s lawyers notably provide strategic guidance and legal defence to these key industry players, covering a wide range of issues, including R&D, product qualification, market access, marketing and communication, contract negotiation, e- health and health data, AI in Healthcare, prod- uct liability and risk management or unfair com- petition.
Authors
Mathilde Merckx has strong experience in life sciences and healthcare Law, whether from recognised law firms in that sector, or in-house, within the global legal department of a
Xavier Lebrasseur is particularly involved in industrial risks, construction law and product liability law, areas in which he has acquired solid and recognised experience. He has
major pharmaceutical company, specialising in vigilance, products safety, risk management and regulatory affairs. In 2024, she achieved official certification in Health Law from the French national lawyers’ body. Mathilde Merckx assists, advises and defends companies and entrepreneurs in the sector (insurers, pharmaceutical, medical devices, cosmetics and food supplements, international organisations, CROs etc), on national and international issues, in both regulatory and litigation. As the representative of the firm within the International Bar Association’s life sciences and healthcare law committee, she collaborates, on a regular basis, with peers within the healthcare sector worldwide.
also developed a consultancy practice in business law, particularly contract law, thanks to his experience in the field. For more than 30 years, he has been advising clients in a wide variety of fields, including industry, construction, cosmetics and all forms of engineering, as well as in out-of-court settlements and litigation. He advises insurance companies as well as manufacturers, services providers and engineering offices. He has been trained in mediation and regularly advises clients on alternative dispute resolution methods.
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