Clinical trial sponsors can obtain valuable support from contract research organizations (CROs) but nonetheless remain liable for the conduct of their trials. Sidley Austin partner Dorothee Schramm and senior associate Katie von der Weid, both specialized in international commercial disputes, share tips to protect against common problems that can arise during the course of clinical trials.

The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting global supply chains and companies need effective tools to manage the related contract disputes. Sidley Austin partner Dorothee Schramm and senior associate Katie von der Weid, both specialized in international commercial disputes, provide tips to help companies manage the situation.

Medtech companies traditionally resolved disputes over IP rights before national courts, but more and more of them are now turning to international arbitration to protect their IP rights. Dorothee Schramm, a partner at Sidley Austin specializing in international commercial disputes, explains the benefits of this growing trend and the pitfalls to avoid.

Disputes over medtech contracts are disruptive and costly. Dorothee Schramm, a partner at Sidley Austin who specializes in international commercial disputes, provides tips on how to save time and money in managing contract conflicts.

Medtech companies doing business in today’s environment inevitably need to enter into international supply and distribution contracts, licensing deals and collaboration agreements. Contracts often give rise to partnership conflicts, so inserting an effective dispute resolution clause is an important risk management tool and insurance for your business deal.

A company’s contracts of today drive its income of tomorrow – but also its disputes. Dorothee Schramm, a partner at Sidley Austin who specializes in international commercial disputes, provides tips on how to avoid partnership conflicts.