Adela Williams

Adela advises life sciences clients in all aspects of regulation of medicinal products, medical devices, foods and cosmetics in the UK and at EU level, particularly in relation to research, authorisations and certifications, post-marketing safety and promotional issues. She provides representation in legal proceedings before the English and EU Courts, arising from the decisions of regulatory bodies and in cases heard by the Appeal Board of the Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority.

A significant part of her practice relates to legal aspects of pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products and medical devices. Advising clients on the UK Voluntary Scheme on Pricing and Assess and parallel Statutory Scheme and in relation to all aspects of health technology assessments by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and equivalent bodies in Scotland and Wales, including representing clients before the NICE appeal panel.

Substantial experience of representing pharmaceutical and medical device clients in product liability litigation (unitary actions and group litigation), including claims involving unlicensed medicines in the research context as well as marketed products. Such litigation often involves co-ordinating proceedings internationally and advising on forum and other jurisdictional issues.

Dr. Williams is a registered medical practitioner and an Assistant Coroner.