We help you manage risk and realise opportunities in the UK and internationally, closing technology transactions, navigating complex litigation and arbitration matters, managing regulatory issues and establishing licensing and other agreements.
Our team is deeply embedded in the sector, acting for all the key UK trade associations, working closely with regulators and sitting as members of the BIA. As a result, we are trusted by industry players at all stages of development and across the supply chain — from large pharmaceuticals and healthcare providers to innovative biotech firms, medical device companies and digital health players.
We are the only firm outside the City to be ranked in legal directories. Our powerhouse team offers the highest quality legal advice, tailored to clients’ unique objectives and challenges. They value our technical expertise, industry knowledge and personal dedication.
Life sciences is a truly global sector and there is an international dimension to all our work. We draw on an extensive international network of specialists to provide perfect-fit advice on specific client issues. Our practice group leader is also an Officer of the IBA Healthcare & Life Sciences Committee — providing insider insights for clients in all markets.
How we help
- Advising on regulatory and IP considerations for new medical technologies and innovations.
- Licensing of IP and technologies as well as clinical trials work relating to cutting-edge medicine, including cell and gene therapy, gene expression systems, genome editing and bispecific antibodies.
- Trade secrets, patents and brand protection, including protecting valuable and confidential know-how which isn’t patentable.
- Supporting M&A, equity transactions and collaboration agreements.
- Delivering robust dispute resolution strategies, including international arbitration.
- Navigating data protection laws and global privacy regulations.
- Providing guidance on competition law compliance and enforcement actions.
