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Colin Sainsbury
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Colin Sainsbury
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

Intellectual Property

Ireland

17 Years Ranked

5

Band 5

Corporate/M&A

Ireland

18 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2025

About

Provided by Colin Sainsbury

Europe

Practice Areas

Corporate Counsel in the Byrne Wallace Shields LLP Corporate Department with extensive experience in international transactions and equity investments in Ireland. Colin is widely recognised as a leading expert in the life sciences, medical device and technology sectors. Colin's clients include a broad range of companies operating in the life sciences and related sectors including biotechnology, pharmaceutical and med tech companies, research institutions and government institutions

Career

Qualified as a solicitor in 1984, joining the Firm in January 2004. Previously held senior in-house legal role with Elan Corporation.

Professional Memberships

Law Society of Ireland, Dublin Solicitors Bar Association.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Ireland

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Colin Sainsbury is best known for his handling of life sciences-focused mandates, including the negotiation of licence and collaboration agreements.
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Corporate/M&A - Ireland

5
Band 5
Individual Editorial
Colin Sainsbury brings to bear extensive experience in transactions within the life sciences industry. He also advises clients on commercial agreements, investments and funding rounds.
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Strengths

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"Colin Sainsbury is hard to fault on any level."

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

"Colin Sainsbury is very thorough, considers the position of the company very well and is commercially oriented and practical."

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

"Colin Sainsbury is a pleasure to work with. He is extremely responsive."

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

"It is a pleasure to work with Colin Sainsbury."

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

"Colin Sainsbury is great to work with and extremely knowledgeable on all matters."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Europe

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