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Foley & Lardner LLP

Life Sciences

USA Guide 2026 : Massachusetts


Foley & Lardner LLP

About

Provided by Foley & Lardner LLP

As the preeminent law firm for pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, laboratories, and clinical research organizations, Foley’s life sciences team brings nearly 30 years of experience in providing effective, legal solutions at every stage of development. These include start-ups and research institutions to mature global enterprises. Our global life sciences team is composed of more than 200 corporate, health care, regulatory, and IP attorneys and patent professionals across the U.S. and in Mexico. Nearly 80 percent of our team have earned Ph.D.s in diverse scientific disciplines. With their deep industry knowledge and significant research and commercial experience in key industry areas, they have the ability to understand the unique and complex technologies our clients face today.

Our life sciences team represents start-up and established enterprise clients developing strategies in forward-looking and high-growth areas. These include CAR-T cell therapy, CRISPR gene editing, liquid biopsy for early cancer detection, personalized/precision medicine, network science for predictive modeling, AI/machine learning for diagnostics and big data issues, and IoT and blockchain for digital wearables and connected care devices. Foley brings its substantial expertise in health care, FDA regulatory and compliance, telemedicine and digital health, IP, and transactions to support our nationwide client base of device companies in these areas.

Chambers Review

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Life Sciences - Massachusetts

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Foley & Lardner advises life sciences clients on a full spectrum of regulatory, corporate and transactional matters. The group has experience of working with companies at all stages of their life cycles, from startups to established global players.

Notable practitioners

Head of the firm's healthcare and life sciences sector, Susan E Pravda, is a key contact.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Foley & Lardner LLP advised Thirty Madison as lead counsel in its acquisition by Remedy Meds.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The Foley & Lardner team is strong, and the attorneys answer our needs very quickly.

    Life Sciences respondentUSA
  • Foley & Lardner offers experience, empathy and practical advide to in-house departments.

    Life Sciences respondentUSA

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