Health Law & Life Sciences
The rapid-fire changes occurring today in the legal and regulatory arenas that shape health care law, create an array of compliance, transactional and litigation issues that can make your day-to-day operations increasingly complicated.
With nearly 100 years of combined experience representing health care and related businesses, Holland & Knight’s Health Law & Life Sciences Team members are positioned to guide you through the maze. As one of the largest health law and life sciences practices in the U.S., Holland & Knight’s dedicated health law attorneys and professionals apply in-depth knowledge of the industry and the resources of the firm to promote and protect your interests.
The Advantage of Hands-On Experience
You will benefit from a team of lawyers who understand the demands and pressures you face. Many served previously as in-house counsel to a wide range of health care businesses, associations and governments. Their industry positions included the following:
- former counsel to health plans, hospitals, pharmacy chains, health care accreditors and other stakeholders
- former in-house counsel in the global business development department of a major pharmaceutical company
- former federal and state prosecutors
- in-house counsel to provider and health insurer trade associations
- former members of Congress, agency officials and Capitol Hill staff who have developed the laws and regulations that govern your business
Diverse Client Base
Rich health care legal experience has made Holland & Knight a partner of choice across the full range of health care related businesses – from providers, payors and networks to manufacturers, distributors and suppliers.
Broad Industry Know-How
Whether your matter involves compliance, litigation and dispute resolution, regulatory law, legislative action, corporate, tax or general transactional issues – Holland & Knight’s health care law and life sciences attorneys have the experience and acumen you need to prevail. You’re backed by a team that’s highly competent, current and connected to your industry.
Integrated Practice Support
Keeping abreast of the emerging trends and legislative issues can be daunting. By drawing on our integrated practice groups and industry-based teams, Holland & Knight can help you navigate the legal complexities of the health care industry. Owners and operators of hospitals, clinical laboratories, long-term care and other health-related facilities look to us with confidence for legal representation that is responsive, proactive and efficient. Holland & Knight’s Health Privacy Team, recognized as one of the most proficient in the United States, counsels clients on HIPAA law and security issues. Our multidisciplinary approach also allows us to provide highly effective support to help you meet the challenges and issues arising from the ongoing evolution of life sciences law.
Keeping You Well-Connected
Holland & Knight lawyers work hard to build relationships – with government and state elected officials, with the industries we serve and with the business communities across the country where we live and work. Whether you need guidance in negotiating a business transaction, ensuring compliance with public health law policy, employee training on HIPAA law and privacy standards, or advancing your project through the legislative process, our ability to leverage these relationships yields powerful, consistent results for your business.