Life sciences is one of the fastest growing and most regulated industries not only in Bulgaria. As the technology sector increasingly converges with the life sciences industry, additional concerns have arisen with regard to the protection of intellectual property and data privacy. DPC has one of the top life sciences practices in Bulgaria. The team is recognised for its multidisciplinary expertise and skills in helping clients overcome business and legal challenges. We were granted the award Law Firm of the Year for 2022 for Bulgaria by LMG Life Sciences.
‘’Despite the complexity of the proceedings they handle for us, I have never seen them discouraged and without a solution.’’ – Legal 500
We advise companies that are active in all areas of life science, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare services, food, food supplements, and cosmetics. Among our long-standing clients are some of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies and their local structures.
Our legal support covers a wide range of matters, including M&A transactions, joint ventures, sales and distribution agreements, advertising, licensing, regulatory issues, marketing authorizations, intellectual property matters and litigation. Over the past few years, our legal team has participated in various mergers & acquisitions, technology transfer transactions and clinical trials.
‘’They have achieved success in a number of proceedings with potentially serious financial and reputational effects for our business.’’ – Legal 500
Our multi-disciplinary team is reputed for their encompassing knowledge of industry related IP practices, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, data protection, technology, transactional, and competition law. We prepare a comprehensive healthcare bulletin on a monthly basis to inform clients regarding recent legislative and regulatory updates in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector.
We coordinate with top tier law firms to effectively navigate clients through the legal intricacies of each EU jurisdiction.