Mercure Avocats

Mercure Avocats' healthcare and life sciences practice is jointly steered by François-Maxime Philizot and Agathe Simon, with the group advising clients across the biotech, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and medical devices sectors. Philizot is a notable contact for regulatory issues within the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors. Simon has in-depth knowledge of matters ranging from acquisition and joint venture agreements to sellers’ warranties.
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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘The Mercure Avocats team possesses extensive sector-specific knowledge in the life sciences industry, particularly in business and regulatory matters. It is one of the few independent firms specializing in and highly visible within this field.’

    ‘A very small team that is therefore very agile and dynamic, responsive, and pragmatic. They are easy to listen to and communicate with.’

    ‘François-Maxime Philizot particularly stands out for his pragmatic approach to contract law. He is concise, rigorous, and offers solutions. He also has a good understanding of the company's internal challenges and has no difficulty handling highly complex and unusual cases.’

    ‘An excellent boutique combining strong expertise in M&A and health product regulations.’

    ‘The team is reliable and possesses good industry knowledge - they are able to anticipate important issues.’

    ‘François-Maxime Philizot is a highly skilled professional and adept at handling regulatory matters. Agathe Simon also possesses excellent analytical skills and complements François-Maxime's.’

    ‘Mercure Avocats is a niche firm with a very high level of expertise.’

    ‘Agathe Simon is an expert and highly skilled in her field. It's a pleasure to work with her on mergers and acquisitions. She is always available.’

Clients clés

  • Syndivia Sanofi Pasteur HRA Pharma Les Laboratoires Servier Dr Reddy’s BPI France Menarini Diagnostics Biogaran Promepla PSL (Université Paris Sciences et Lettres) Alira Health LEEM Dr Reddy’s Bayer White and Case AF Genese JIMRO Co., Ltd Forte Capital Management

Points forts

Assisting Bayer HealthCare in strategic and technical issues in relation to clinical studies.