European cross-border patent & regulatory firm of the year.
This award is in recognition for our work steering the course in Biogen's ongoing multi-jurisdictional patent dispute, coordinating tens of proceedings in more than 20 European jurisdictions in relation to Tecfidera®
Managing IP, 2024
MENA life sciences firm of the year
LMG Life Sciences, 2024
Band 1, Life Sciences
Chambers Australia, 2024
Tier 1, Life Sciences
Legal 500 Italy, 2024
Tier 2, Life Sciences
Legal 500 UK, 2024
Tier 2 , Life Science: IP/Patent Litigation
Chambers UK, 2024
Tier 3, Life Sciences and Healthcare
Legal 500 France, 2024
Tier 3, Life Sciences and Healthcare
Legal 500 Spain, 2024
Licensing & collaboration firm of the year (EMEA)
LMG Life Sciences, 2023
"Always at the top of their game, particularly in life sciences"
Life Sciences and healthcare, Legal 500 UK, 2024
‘HSF's life sciences team contains many highly talented and dedicated people with specialist expertise in the field.’
Life Sciences and healthcare, Legal 500 UK, 2024
"They are a big and sophisticated team, so they are always very responsive and have the ability handle anything."
Life Sciences, Chambers Italy, 2024
"HSF is an amazing firm. They are extraordinarily proficient, incredibly hard-working and really a delight to work with."
Life Sciences, Chambers Australia, 2024
"The people assigned to our matters went above and beyond in their responsiveness."
Life Sciences, Chambers Australia, 2024
'Excellent patent litigation offering for biotech and pharmaceutical companies, best known for defending against generic challenges. Very strong on the interaction of IP law with competition and EU law. Also advises on IP licensing and freedom-to-operate exercises. Demonstrates expertise in UK and EU pharmaceutical regulations.'
Life Sciences: Patent Litigation, Chambers UK, 2020
"They are exceptional and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. They are very personable, they got to understand our business quickly and the service was first class." (Client quote)
Life Sciences: Patent Litigation, Chambers UK, 2020
'The team is highly recommended for their IP and regulatory skills, combining advice and litigation capabilities.'
Life Sciences & Healthcare, Legal 500 Italy
‘A top-tier team, very impressive.’ (Client quote)
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Legal 500 UK 2020
"We enjoy their worldwide presence and use them in Australia and other jurisdictions; they are able to co-ordinate big, worldwide legal battles and it's good to have a network of lawyers working together for a common goal." (Client quote)
Life Sciences, Chambers Asia-Pacific: Australia 2020
"our go-to firm in Australia – there's no need to look elsewhere." Another reports: "They are the only firm that has the capacity to advise across the board for all areas of our business, which is why we keep using them. They do the stuff that requires hard thinking. ." (Client quote)
Life Sciences, Chambers Asia-Pacific: Australia 2020
‘The lawyers combine the high quality and sophisticated knowledge of a boutique law firm with the approach, mind-set and language skills of an international firm. So what we get is a combination of high-quality legal advice given to us in a very concise, practical and helpful way.' (Client quote)
Life Sciences & Healthcare, Legal 500 Italy
Tier 1, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Legal 500 UK 2020
Band 1, Life Sciences
Chambers Australia 2020
Tier 3, Life Sciences & Healthcare
Legal 500 Italy 2020
25 Firm of the Year: Patent Strategy & Management
LMG European Life Sciences Awards 2020
Firm to Watch: Litigation & Enforcement
LMG European Life Sciences Awards 2020
Life Sciences Firm of the Year – Italy
LMG European Life Sciences Awards 2020
