Legal advice for life science companies

Over 200 companies with a focus on biotechnology, medical technology and healthcare have settled in the economic area between Stuttgart, Tübingen, Reutlingen and Neckar Alb. The proximity to universities, institutes and universities of applied sciences favors innovation and entrepreneurial activities. The life science industry has developed into a powerful economic sector in the region.

VOELKER has specialized in advising and supporting companies in the life sciences sector at its Reutlingen and Hechingen locations. A team of specialized lawyers offers legal advice tailored to the specific needs of medical technology and biotechnology companies.

The focus of VOELKER's advice for life science companies is on

Medical law and medical device law

  • Placing on the market, distribution and operation of medical devices

  • Reimbursability of medical devices (e.g. list of medical aids)

  • Clinical trials and data protection

  • Cooperation between manufacturers and service providers, anti-corruption law

Industrial property rights

  • Research and development contracts

  • Intellectual property and licensing law

  • Brand protection and brand strategy

  • Supply contracts

IT law, copyright law

  • Medical apps

  • Software law

  • Internet law and domain law

  • Data protection law

  • Healthcare advertising law

Labor law

  • Attractive remuneration systems to retain specialist staff

  • Flexible staff deployment/variable working time arrangements

  • Cross-border employee deployment, secondment, temporary employment

M&A and private equity, corporate law

  • Shareholdings and financing

  • Advice for founders and shareholders

  • Company acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures

You can find even more information in our Life Science flyer, in our MedTech brochure and in the Care brochure.