Silvia Steiner
Partner, Spain
Having joined Osborne Clarke in 2007, there’s little doubt about Silvia’s specialism – she has devoted her entire career to life sciences and healthcare.
Today, Silvia applies that wealth of knowledge to her role. In doing so, she has worked with a wealth of high-profile clients, both nationally and internationally, including a long-term relationship with one of the world leaders in plasma-based products.
An expert in commercial law, Silvia is often called on for her advisory skills in commercial transactions, as well as regulatory issues around clinical trials, R&D activities and market access. In each instance, her approach is collaborative – in a sector which is evolving rapidly, Silvia works in close co-ordination with every client, keeping pace with change as it happens.
During her career Silvia has also gained considerable experience and skill in Corporate Compliance, with a particular focus in anticorruption related matters.
Insights
Commercial
New compliance challenges for large companies: analysis of the Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence
Spain should aim when implementing CS3D to reduce extra regulation by tailoring it for both large companies and SMEs
22/07/2024
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4m
Commercial
Health ministry initiates Spain's regulatory approval of cannabis for medicinal and therapeutic use
A Draft Royal Decree will establish the conditions for elaboration and dispensation based on standardised preparations
22/03/2024
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3m
Regulatory and compliance
European Commission proposes amendments to medical device regulations
Phased approach to medical devices aims to enhance transparency and safety with a broader implementation timeframe
27/02/2024
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3m
Regulatory and compliance
The European Commission is proposing to pay invoices within 30 days
The proposed regulation strengthens measures against late payment in European commercial transactions
22/12/2023
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2m
Regulatory and compliance
European Commission proposes a new directive to fight corruption
Proposal for a directive aims to update and harmonise EU anti-corruption legislation
25/07/2023
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3m
Regulatory and compliance
New medical devices regulation gains approval in Spain
The Council of Ministers has approved Royal Decree 192/2023 of 21 March, which regulates medical devices in Spain and establishes...
25/04/2023
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3m
Regulatory and compliance
What the Whistleblowing Directive means for reporting channels in corporate groups
The directive's adoption raises questions about implementing whistleblower channels in entities of a group of companies
24/03/2023
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2m
Regulatory and compliance
Whistleblower protection law approved by Spain's Congress
Legislation to protect those reporting legal breaches to combat corruption transposes the EU's Whistleblowing Directive
23/02/2023
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4m
Commercial
The catalogue of crimes that can be committed by legal entities in Spain is expanded
The approval of the "only yes means yes" law modifies the criminal liability regime of legal persons in Spain.
22/11/2022
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3m
Regulatory and compliance
Spain approves draft law to strengthen protection for whistleblowers
People reporting breaches of EU and national law to have secure reporting channels, with sanctions to discourage retaliation against them.
17/10/2022
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3m
Regulatory and compliance
Whistleblowing Directive reopens the debate on whether to outsource reporting channels
What are the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing or keeping in-house the management of ethical and reporting channels?
28/06/2022
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3m
