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General

  • What is Life Science Legal Strategy Summit (LSLS)

    The Life Science Legal Strategy Summit (LSLS) is Europe’s leading forum for senior in-house counsel, private practice lawyers, regulators and industry experts to explore the most pressing legal challenges shaping the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. Taking place over two days in Frankfurt in 2026, LSLS delivers executive-level insights, practical discussions and high-value networking across IP, regulatory, competition and corporate law to help legal professionals sharpen and future-proof their life science legal strategies.

  • When is The Life Science Legal Strategy Summit?

    The Life Science Legal Strategy Summit 2026 is scheduled to take place on 13–14 October 2026 at the Frankfurt Marriott Hotel.

  • What Industries are represented?

    The summit brings together a wide range of industries and legal specialisms across the life sciences ecosystem, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, generics and biosimilars, and regulatory affairs professionals. Attendees also include in-house counsel, private practice lawyers, patent attorneys, competition law experts and corporate law specialists working at the intersection of IP, regulatory, competition and corporate law within the life science sector. 

  • Is the conference focused on in-house perspectives?

    Yes. A significant portion of the agenda is shaped by in-house speakers and real-world case studies, ensuring discussions remain practical, strategic, and commercially grounded rather than purely academic.

  • Will sessions be practical or theoretical?

    Sessions are highly practical, focusing on real cases, recent developments, and actionable takeaways that attendees can apply directly to current or upcoming litigation matters.

Attending & Logistics

  • Who should attend Life Science Legal Strategy Summit

    The Life Science Legal Strategy Summit is designed for senior in-house counsel and legal decision-makers from pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, including originator, generic and biosimilar organisations. It is also ideal for private practice lawyers, patent attorneys, competition and regulatory specialists, corporate law experts, consultants, and legal technology and solution providers seeking to connect with industry leaders and stay ahead of strategic developments across IP, regulatory, competition and corporate law in the life sciences sector.

  • Will there be opportunities to network with peers?

    Absolutely. The conference is designed to maximise meaningful networking through structured networking breaks, informal discussions, and peer-to-peer conversations with senior in-house counsel, litigators, and industry experts.

  • What topics are being covered?

    At the Life Science Legal Strategy Summit, topics span the full spectrum of legal strategy in the life sciences, including:

    • Intellectual Property Law: SPC strategies, securing patents in the AI era, and patentability updates from the EPO and UPC.

    • Regulatory Law: Key changes and strategic guidance on the EU Pharma Package, navigating regulatory transition periods, and the EU Biotech Act.

    • Competition Law: European Commission updates, patent settlements, disparagement, and abuse of dominance issues.

    • Corporate Law: Strategic considerations in life science M&A, licensing, and cross-border transactions.

    • Executive-Level Panels & Workshops: Practice-led discussions on core business uncertainties and legal challenges shaping the industry.

    These sessions are designed to deliver practical insights, actionable takeaways and high-level debate across prosecution, litigation, regulatory, competition and corporate legal issues.

  • How do I get to the event?

    By Air:

    • Fly into Frankfurt Airport (FRA), one of Europe’s busiest international hubs. From there it’s about a 15-minute taxi or car ride to central Frankfurt event locations.

    By Train & Public Transport:

    • If arriving by train, go to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) and take the S-Bahn (S3/S4/S5/S6) to Frankfurt (Main) Messe station or use local U-Bahn (U4) and tram services, which connect directly to major venue areas.

    By Road:

    • Frankfurt is well-connected by German motorways (Autobahn), and taxis or ride-hailing services can bring you straight to the venue from anywhere in the city.

    For the best travel plan, visit the venue page to learn more

  • Notice of Filming and Photography

    Please be aware that this event will be filmed and photographed. By attending, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in future promotional materials, including but not limited to websites, social media, and other marketing platforms.

Speakers & Sponsors