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The main draw at Clifford Chance is the “highly respected” Miquel Montañá, who has stellar international credentials; he usually represents research-based firms. Amat y Vidal Quadras name partner Miguel Vidal-Quadras receives high praise as “a pioneer in the generic industry” with “sparkling courtroom presence”. Sources say “he is without doubt one of the best”.

Luis Fernánde-Novoa is the leading light at Howrey and wins plaudits for his wide pharmaceutical experience. Sources have “an excellent impression” of Grau & Angulo’s Javier Huarte, who is making great strides in the field. Clients include Teva, Sandoz, Ratiopharm and Mylan. Bird & Bird’s Manuel Lobato’s growing experience in the pharmaceutical area attracts consistent praise from interviewees, who describe him as a “strategic-minded litigator with good knowledge of the field”; he also benefits from “a strong support team”. José Massaguer maintains a broad practice at Uría Menéndez and is “a well-recognised, skilful litigator”.

The “impressive and effective” Isabel Carulla is a senior associate at Clifford Chance. At the same firm, Montserrat Lopez-Bellosta is noted for her “strong work ethic and sound arguments”. Second in command to José Massaguer at Uría Menéndez is the highly respected senior associate Ingrid Pi.