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Bristows has one of the most highly-regarded life sciences practices in the world.
We have a true cross-disciplinary team of over 80 lawyers in this space encompassing our renowned IP practice, regulatory, competition, transactional, dispute resolution, IT and data protection teams. The strength of each individual practice complements the others to provide a fully integrated and comprehensive service.
Our life sciences specialists - many with backgrounds in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, genetics and neuroscience - advise clients from the different key participants making up the life sciences eco-system. As such we act for global pharma, specialist investors, growing biotech and medtech companies, universities and research institutes, specialist service providers and government funded bodies. Our clients also include tech companies now entering the sector as convergence takes hold.
Clients come to us for advice on issues including intellectual property disputes and the coordination of disputes in multiple jurisdictions – whether patents, trade marks or confidential information – and freedom to operate analysis, as well as disputes arising from collaborations and other contractual arrangements.
We advise on the navigation of the regulatory regime for complex new products, spin-outs, financings, IPOs and other exits, the application of competition law to developing business models and on the validity, enforcement and exploitation of novel plant variety rights.
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Bristows advised Syncona on the establishment and financing of ophthalmic gene therapy company, Beacon Therapeutics, following a £96 million Series A financing.
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Bristows are very good at handling complex matters. They have a strong team with impressive junior solicitors coming through.
Best in the business. The Bristows lawyers are clear, concise and articulate.
Bristows have very deep knowledge on all technical and legal matters. The lawyers understand the law in great detail and you can always tell they know the science.
Bristows are very good at handling complex matters. They have a strong team with impressive junior solicitors coming through.
Best in the business. The Bristows lawyers are clear, concise and articulate.
Bristows have very deep knowledge on all technical and legal matters. The lawyers understand the law in great detail and you can always tell they know the science.
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Brian is the best: he's really experienced and knows the life sciences patent litigation sector inside-out.
Brian is well respected for his role in some of the most challenging cases.
Brian is incredibly well regarded. He is really experienced and highly knowledgeable.
Alex swiftly identifies issues and produces really quick and helpful contributions. He comes up with business-oriented solutions and is very willing to roll his sleeves up.
A regulatory expert. One of the most knowledgeable people in this area, Alex is a go-to for regulatory advice especially medical devices.
Alex is a brilliant lawyer and very experienced with medical technology.
Matthew is hugely experienced. He stands out at spotting issues and the way he is able to very succinctly address them as they arise.
Claire has an understanding of the market. She is sensible and rational and helps us find effective, practical solutions.
A go-to lawyer. Claire Smith is pragmatic and knowledgeable. She is super to work with and very easily resolves issues that arises.
Claire is very knowledgeable with a deep understanding of licensing. She is pragmatic, personable, has a can-do attitude and always goes the extra mile.
Liz is a very experienced and reliable person. Her attitude and empathy makes her a very nice person to work with as she is able to build a sentiment of trust and team spirit.
Liz is excellent. She is really calm, effective and offers fantastic client care.
Robert is very calm and considered, he gives great advice and is easy to work with.
Xisca Borras is adept at advising life sciences companies on the full spectrum of EU and UK regulatory law. She has a particular focus on medical technology and the biopharmaceutical sectors.
Xisca is a very sensible and helpful regulatory partner.
Xisca has remarkable responsiveness. She advices us with diligence and she is mindful of the different approaches that we can have as a company. Her advice is always adapted to our specificities.
Xisca has a deep understanding of the pharmaceuticals industry.
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Claire Smith
David Horner
Dom Adair
Gemma Barrett
Gregory Bacon
Head of Department
Marek Petecki
Rachel Mumby
Richard Dickinson
Head of Department
Xisca Borrás
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