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About

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For 40 years, the Fenwick's life sciences group has been partnering with innovators who, through their discoveries and developments, seek to fundamentally change the quality of life for millions of people around the globe. The individuals behind such breakthroughs have legal considerations that can be as unprecedented as their products and services. Fenwick attorneys have earned the position as trusted, strategic advisors supporting these organizations. The team has the deep expertise necessary to effectively guide and protect the paradigm-shifting companies leading the industry.

Fenwick's life sciences group is comprised of 50 attorneys, patent agents and scientific advisors whose particular strengths cover the legal needs of both emerging and established companies. Over 30 members of the group have hands-on research experience and advanced degrees, including 21 Ph.D.s from prestigious universities in the areas of immunology, chemistry, biology/CMB, genetics, electrical and mechanical engineering.



Chambers Review

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Life Sciences - California

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Fenwick offers an admired corporate practice highlighted for its representation of both startup companies and more established entities across the life sciences sector. The firm is particularly noted for assistance with venture capital finance, licensing transactions and strategic partnerships. They group has additional expertise in stock offerings and the treatment of IP assets in high-value M&A transactions, and is also noted for the quality of their representation in complex patent disputes.

Notable practitioners

Stefano Quintini and Matthew Rossiter co-chair the firm's life sciences group and are key contacts.

Work Highlights

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  • Fenwick represented Scribe Therapeutics, a molecular engineering company, in its strategic collaboration with Prevail Therapeutics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly.

Strengths

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"The Fenwick team is superb."

Life Sciences respondent
USA

"I am particularly impressed by Fenwick's team approach and ability to efficiently pull in additional resources."

Life Sciences respondent
USA

Clients

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Ancestry DNA

Calico

Denali Therapeutics

Fitbit

GRAIL

Industries

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ag-biotech

diagnostics

digital health

immuno-oncology

microbiome-based therapeutics

precision medicine