
18 December 2025Publication
EU regulatory shifts for HLS in 2026
2026 will see several important legislative reforms and new initiatives that are expected to shape the sector’s operations and strategic priorities.
Life Sciences companies are operating in a rapidly changing and increasingly demanding regulatory environment. Innovation, safety and value for money are major challenges. Well devised strategies add significant value. Breach of regulatory laws and codes attracts criminal and civil sanctions.
We have put specialist regulatory expertise at the heart of our Life Sciences group, building a flexible, integrated team based locally in major markets to respond to our clients’ needs at any stage of the product life cycle. Our European team is complemented by expert capability in the Middle East and China.
Providing strategic advice to a global leader in nano-physical healthcare products in connection with the classification of its product in the UK (when classified differently in other European countries).
Representing a major pharmaceutical company within a criminal investigation launched on grounds including manslaughter, involuntary bodily harm, administration of toxic substances and misleading advertising.
Advising a global healthcare conglomerate on clinical trials in 21 EU jurisdictions.
If you have any questions, contact a member of the Healthcare Regulation team for assistance:

18 December 2025Publication
2026 will see several important legislative reforms and new initiatives that are expected to shape the sector’s operations and strategic priorities.
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18 December 2025 Publication
The new Directive (EU) 2024/2853 strengthens injured parties’ protection and redefines liability, burden of proof, and evidence rules in the supply chain.

21 August 2024 Publication
We are pleased to have contributed to the Mainland China and Hong Kong chapters of Lexology Panoramic Next: Privacy & Cybersecurity 2024.

26 July 2024 Publication
Find out more about EU's new SoHO Regulation, aiming for better donor and recipient protection.

28 February 2024 Publication
We cover some recent key decisions in European patent disputes, this time at the EPO board of appeal and the Hague Court.