New Guidance on Parallel Import Licensing Applicable to Northern Ireland Under the Windsor Framework
Brexit brought new challenges to the pharmaceutical industry, one of them being the special situation of Northern Ireland (NI), which, although part of the UK, remained subject to EU law under the NI Protocol. Pharmaceutical products placed on the NI market had to comply with EU law. For import purposes this created de facto an EU border between NI and the rest of the UK (namely England, Wales, and Scotland). The Windsor Framework provides a new set of arrangements to restore the smooth flow of trade within the UK.
Deal Outlook for 2024 Includes GLP-1 Investments, APAC M&A, and More Spinoffs
Our lawyers share the top investment and regulatory trends from last month’s agenda-setting JP Morgan Health Care Conference. We expect an abundance of novel financing structures, investment focus on new disease states, and important new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance.
Life Sciences Companies with Operations in EU Could Be Affected by ESG Law
EU member states are beginning to implement EU environmental, social, and governance (ESG) legislation into national law, meaning life sciences companies will need to look at its impact on their global supply chains, including for APIs. Michele Tagliaferri, Anna-Shari Melin, and Nadja Schwarz explain.
Forthcoming HHS Regulatory Actions and Opportunities Relevant for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers for the Rest of this Year and Next
Pharmaceutical manufacturers need to note some key forthcoming regulatory actions and opportunities which the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has recently published. Meena Datta and Catherine Starks give a bird’s eye view of the key points, the key dates and the stage which each new rule has reached.
New EU Subsidies Rules Likely to Catch Global Life Sciences Companies
Given their extensive involvement in public procurement contracting, life sciences companies are likely to be heavily impacted by the EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (the “FSR”), which has the potential to hold up tender awards over competition concerns. Michele Tagliaferri and Alessandra Moroni explain.
AI-Powered Drug Discovery Efforts Could Lead to New Treatments
Stephen Abreu, Sidley partner, talks to Colin Hill, CEO and Co-Founder of AI-powered drug discovery company Aitia, about how the use of AI is revolutionizing the biotech space.
The Windsor Framework’s Implications for Pharmaceutical Companies
The original agreement for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU affected the availability of medicines in Northern Ireland and created issues for importers of medicinal products. The new ‘Windsor Framework’ is better for the industry, as Marie Manley and Bronwyn Tonelli explain.
International Pharma Can Now Use U.S.-based Accountants in Russia
The pharma industry was unhappy about a rule which prevented U.S. accountants and consultants, and even some in-house staff at pharma companies, from providing services to medical services companies in Russia. Carys Golesworthy explains how this has now changed.
Korean Biotechs Share Their Insights With Sidley At J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2023
Josh Hofheimer reports the takeaways from Sidley’s co-hosted pitch day with KoreaBio and BioCentury at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. The session included key insights on entrepreneurial developments and an investor panel on macroeconomic challenges.
