Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical Sector (International & Cross-Border)

Pinsent Masons boasts highly-capable teams throughout the UK which bring considerable skill to a myriad of transactional and contentious areas. The law firm's sector-driven international expansion from London has seen it establish highly rated offices in jurisdictions including Spain, Germany, China and Singapore. Internationally recognised as a force in the construction space, Pinsent Masons’ UK offering also stands out for its handling of cross-border mandates arising from the technology, life sciences and energy sectors.

Pinsent Masons' cross-border work relating to life sciences has a strong focus on IP litigation, utilising a sophisticated patent litigation practice, which is particularly popular with generics manufacturers. The law firm also houses a team of corporate and commercial lawyers that are deeply engaged in life sciences, advising on a range of areas including capital markets, M&A and trade. It demonstrates the ability to handle inbound and outbound mandates, working particularly closely with teams in the US and European jurisdictions.