Healthcare, Life Sciences and Biotech

Legal and tax advice for companies in the field of healthcare, medical professions and research

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Biotech | Legal and Tax Advice Germany

As one of the leading economic sectors in Germany, the importance of the healthcare industry continues to grow on account of medical innovations and demographic developments. German companies are global innovation leaders in the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries. The flip side of the coin is strict government regulation, increasing cost pressures for physicians, hospitals and care facilities, and the need to protect intellectual property in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

WINHELLER provides the necessary legal, tax and industry-specific expertise to accompany companies in the healthcare, life science and biotech sectors and act as a competent partner on their growth course. We have been applying our expertise in the healthcare sector to help our clientele overcome all legal and tax challenges for many years.

We advise, among others,

research and pharmaceutical companies,
medical device manufacturers,
hospitals,
nursing facilities,
companies focusing on consumer care, healthcare & life sciences and animal health,
healthcare service companies,
physicians,
pharmacists,
psychotherapists and
alternative practitioners.

Tax consulting and business optimization

Our trained and specialized advisors are available to support and assist you with all your tax issues. We work closely together with your billing partner (e.g., BFS, Optica, etc.) to save you valuable time.

We handle your accounting, payroll, annual financial statements and your tax returns.

Moreover, in the event of disputes with the tax authorities, we are the right partner for you. We will support you in tax audits and take over the legal representation before the fiscal courts.

In addition, our expertise can be applied to the optimization of workflows in your company. We will help you with process digitization and creating liquidity and business plans. We are your service provider for your fiscal and financial security.

Comprehensive legal advice

The legal challenges for companies in the healthcare sector are manifold. In addition to disputes with patients related to liability issues, data protection regulations, for example, have been playing an increasingly important role in the medical profession. Pharmaceutical companies are also under immense legal pressure. Due to strict legal requirements, the successful development of drugs is linked to the implementation of a complex approval process. Our diverse team of experienced lawyers for the healthcare sector will find the right solution to your legal issue. A look at our range of services (excerpt):

Legally compliant drafting of all relevant contracts (including employment contracts, contracts for work and services, treatment contracts, rental agreements)
Defense and (legal) enforcement of claims for payment and damages
Support of pharmaceutical companies in the marketing of new drugs (especially in compliance with competition law regulations)
Selection of the suitable legal form for your company as well as structuring under corporate law
Support in joint ventures and corporate transactions (M&A)
Support and monitoring of the process for practice foundation and practice succession as well as asset protection
Observance of all data protection regulations (GDPR)

Your healthcare advisors in Germany

Can we help you? Our attorneys and tax advisors for the healthcare sevtor will gladly advise you in your request! Our experienced team is available and prepared to assist you with all your legal and tax-related needs in the healthcare, life sciences and biotech sectors. Your contact persons are

The best way to reach us is by e-mail (info@winheller.com) or by telephone (+49 69 76 75 77 80).