International law firm Bird & Bird today announces the appointment of product liability litigation specialist Charles-Henri Caron as a new partner in the Life Sciences & Healthcare Group in Paris.
Over the past 15 years, Charles-Henri has worked extensively with French and international pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies, and medical device manufacturers in commercial litigation, clinical trials litigation, product liability, and group actions.
He notably represents companies in mass litigation cases involving thousands of plaintiffs and has specific experience in complex product liability matters, particularly multi-jurisdiction bodily injury cases and the cross-border coordination these cases require. Charles-Henri has broad experience in assisting clients in court-ordered medical expert investigations and before the French CCIs (Commission for Conciliation and Indemnification for medical cases).
Charles-Henri joins Bird & Bird from the Litigation practice of Hogan Lovells’ Paris office, where he was a member of the firm’s international Life Sciences team. He is recognised as Up and Coming by Chambers France 2025 in Pharma/Life Sciences: Product Liability.
Marc Martens and Mark Hilton, co-heads of Bird & Bird’s international Life Sciences and Healthcare Group, comment: “We are thrilled to have Charles-Henri join the international Life Sciences & Healthcare Group. Having advised and led on highly complex international product liability litigation, Charles-Henri has a deep understanding of the key issues in this field. His expertise in managing complex, multi-jurisdictional healthcare disputes will further strengthen our capabilities to providing best-in-class legal services to pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies in France and worldwide. This strategic addition to our Paris team further consolidates Bird & Bird’s position as a leading law firm in the life sciences sector globally.”
Alexandre Vuchot and Emmanuelle Porte, co-heads of Bird & Bird France, comment: “We are delighted to welcome Charles-Henri to our Paris office. His cutting-edge expertise in litigation and product liability in the healthcare sector considerably strengthens our Life Sciences & Healthcare group and consolidates our position as sector leaders in France and internationally.”
Charles-Henri Caron adds: “I am very excited to be joining Bird & Bird’s Litigation team and Life Sciences & Healthcare group in Paris to contribute to the firm’s ambitious growth plan in France and internationally. Bird & Bird’s reputation for excellence in life sciences and healthcare is unique. I look forward to working alongside the firm’s talented experts to support our clients in their global challenges.”
