Life Sciences: Transactional
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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Law firm specialised in Lifesciences & Healthcare - CMS in the UK
Chambers Review
CMS' dedicated life sciences practice is recommended for commercial and corporate transactions and also advice on UK and European regulatory frameworks. The team has the resources to take on the most complex M&A deals and joint ventures, and has additional expertise in product liability matters. The team is experienced in assessing the technical and regulatory challenges at the intersection of life sciences and technology such as in relation to data mining and diagnostics.
Work Highlights
- CMS advised Alliance Pharma on its appeal to the Court of Appeals, following the CMA's enforcement decision in its investigation into the supply of Prochlorperazine, a medication used for treating nausea.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS is one of the best at time-critical and complex matters, distinguishing itself with an exceptional depth of knowledge and a broad understanding of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors."
"The lawyers I work with at CMS are well versed in the biotech space. The team is well staffed with lawyers having the right background and knowledge including PhDs in science."
"At CMS, there is strong commercial awareness and ability to handle multifaceted commercial transactions. There is both great individual lawyer knowledge and seamless teamwork."
"CMS is one of the best at time-critical and complex matters, distinguishing itself with an exceptional depth of knowledge and a broad understanding of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors."
"The lawyers I work with at CMS are well versed in the biotech space. The team is well staffed with lawyers having the right background and knowledge including PhDs in science."
"At CMS, there is strong commercial awareness and ability to handle multifaceted commercial transactions. There is both great individual lawyer knowledge and seamless teamwork."
Notable Practitioners
Shuna Mason advises global life sciences companies on bringing products to market, ensuring regulatory approval and defending product liability cases. She frequently advises industry associations on policy initiatives.
"One of the best-known experts in life sciences regulation in the UK and EU. Shuna is widely respected and a great advocate of the wider industry."
"Shuna is highly expert in her technical area of medical devices. She's also committed and somebody who makes herself always available to clients' needs."
Sarah Hanson specialises in assisting multinational corporate clients with key strategic transactions and bringing products to market. She co-leads the firm's life sciences and healthcare group, and has acted on some of the most iconic deals of recent times.
"Sarah is a high-level commercial life sciences solicitor. She manages client relationships carefully and is very receptive to our needs."
"Sarah is a strong and well-known friend of the life science industry."