Lorenza Ferrari Hofer
Lorenza Ferrari Hofer is a Partner in our Intellectual Property Group and co-heads our Life Sciences Group. She specializes in Dispute Resolution, intellectual property, unfair competition, data law and contract law. She has profound knowledge in respect of the development, manufacture, licensing and distribution of technology products, among others therapeutic, food products and automotive technologies. Also, she has broad experience in media, advertising, marketing and sponsoring matters. Her life sciences practice also includes regulatory matters and product liability defense. Lorenza Ferrari Hofer advises her clients on intellectual property related deals and transactions and represents them in legal proceedings in front of Swiss courts, arbitral tribunals and administrative authorities. Experience Advising leading car manufacturer in the launch and maintenance of e-cars and related support services in Switzerland Assisting medical device leader in the set-up of EMEA distribution chain after EU-CH MRA expiry Represented major manufacturers of metal-on-metal hip prostheses in product liability proceedings Co-represented Sosei in the acquisition of Idorsia's Asian business Assisted in Kinarus reverse takeover of listed company Project Holding Assisted manufacturer of telecom solutions against NPE's claims Assisting Gilde Healthcare on the acquisition of a majority of the shareholding of Swiss Dental Solutions AG · Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
About
Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer based in Switzerland, co-heads the firm's Life Sciences Group within the Intellectual Property Group. She advises on intellectual property, unfair competition, data and contract law, handles life‑sciences regulatory and product‑liability matters, and represents clients in Swiss courts, arbitral tribunals and administrative authorities.
Practice areas
Office
Expertise
Education
- Dr. iur., University of Basel (1993)
Admissions
- Switzerland (Bar admission, 1995)
- England and Wales (Bar admission, 2005)