Healthcare is one of the most heavily regulated sectors. Providers, manufacturers, distributors and digital health companies must comply with detailed rules on licensing, products, advertising and the processing of health data.
We advise healthcare providers, pharmaceutical and medical device companies and digital health businesses on regulatory and commercial matters. We also represent patients and providers in medical malpractice claims and disputes concerning patient rights.
Scope of services
- 01Licensing and regulation of healthcare providers
- 02Pharmaceuticals and medical devices
- 03Health data and digital health products
- 04Advertising and promotion rules
- 05Agreements between healthcare institutions and professionals
- 06Medical malpractice claims
- 07Patient rights
- 08Health tourism
- 09Any other health law matter
How we work
We combine an understanding of the regulatory framework with practical knowledge of how healthcare businesses operate. Our advice is aimed at allowing clients to operate and grow while remaining compliant.
Frequently asked questions
Health data is generally treated as a special category of personal data and is subject to stricter conditions for processing and security. Healthcare providers and digital health companies should review their practices carefully.
The medical records and other evidence should be obtained and preserved as soon as possible. A legal and medical assessment can then determine whether a claim is available and against whom it should be brought.
Healthcare providers usually need licences and permits for the facility, the services offered and the professionals employed. The requirements depend on the type of institution and the applicable rules.
Depending on the applicable law and the relationship between them, a claim may be brought against the doctor, the healthcare institution or both. The appropriate route should be determined after reviewing the records.
The advertising of health services and medical products is usually subject to strict rules and restrictions. Content prepared for websites and social media should be reviewed before publication.
Health data should be shared only where there is a valid legal basis, with appropriate security measures and, where required, the explicit consent of the patient.