Legal Advisor's Office
The Legal Adviser's Office provides legal support in institutional matters, in questions related to EMBL's international status, contracts, litigation / arbitration, intellectual property and various other legal issues.
It gives advice on tender documents and drawing up of contracts for the procurement of supplies and services, legal follow-up of EMBL's contractual relations including advice on labour law, international law and on disputes.
The Office also assists in training of EMBL staff in general contractual matters.