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Goodwin Procter LLP

Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Goodwin Procter LLP

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Our globally recognized Life Sciences practice is uniquely positioned to partner with innovators and investors operating in a fast-moving, tech-driven environment.

With more than 230 dedicated lawyers across all major life sciences hubs in the US, Europe, and Asia, we work with life sciences companies throughout the corporate lifecycle – from startup and commercial-stage to maturity – as well as investors, banks, and others in the life sciences ecosystem.

We understand the unique challenges life science companies face in securing funding, licensing and safeguarding intellectual property, establishing partnerships, bringing new products to market, opening new revenue streams, and protecting existing product lines. We take a multidisciplinary approach to address clients’ challenges, drawing on our deep expertise across industries – such as technology, healthcare, real estate, and private equity – as well as the full spectrum of relevant practices.

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Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance - USA


What the Team is Known For

Goodwin is an impressive firm in the international arena, which has bolstered its excellent reputation in the USA by expanding its global platform. Primarily highlighted for its appeal to growth companies and private equity investors with international businesses, the firm's attractive combination of well-regarded experience in cross-border corporate M&A and buyout transactions is coupled with its strong industry focus and expertise related to the life sciences and new technology space.

The firm's appeal in cross-border work revolves around its expertise and experience in helping start-up companies and venture capital funds expand businesses looking to grow internationally or distribute new products and processes into foreign markets. The firm's recent work has included a mixture of corporate transactions, IP matters and regulatory advice for US companies and funds involved in overseas expansion. The team has also represented growth companies based in the EU and Asia in capital-raising exercises and helping them to list on US stock exchanges.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Kingsley L Taft
    Band 1Kingsley L Taft

    Kingsley L Taft

    Kingsley Taft advises life sciences businesses at every stage of operation and in a wide range of processes, such as strategic alliances and collaborations, venture financings and company formation.
    • He is a standout - he can do M&A and licensing work and is a star at both.

      Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentGlobal
    • Kingsley is a pre-eminent M&A lawyer in life sciences.

      Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentGlobal
  • Band 1Mitchell S Bloom
    Band 1Mitchell S Bloom

    Mitchell S Bloom

    Mitchell Bloom advises emerging innovator companies, investment banks and venture capital firms worldwide on capital markets offerings, M&A and venture capital transactions.
  • Band 3Julie Tibbets
    Band 3Julie Tibbets

    Julie Tibbets

    Julie Tibbets heads the firm's life sciences regulatory and compliance group. She has extensive experience advising emerging and established life sciences companies on a wide range of development, marketing and enforcement matters.

    • Julie is super-knowledgeable and accessible at all hours of the day. She is a trusted business partner and provides high-quality work product.

      Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentGlobal
    • Julie is a highly experienced professional who knows the needs of biotech startups.

      Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance respondentGlobal

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