LAWYER PROFILE
David M. McIntosh

David M. McIntosh

USA 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

Intellectual Property: Licensing

Massachusetts

13 years ranked

Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial

USA - Nationwide

9 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

David McIntosh advises a wide range of companies, investors, and institutions in the life sciences industry in strategic transactions involving intellectual property and technology, with particular focus on strategic collaborations and licensing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, supply and distribution arrangements, and co-commercialization and marketing agreements. Recognized by Chambers, Law360, Best Lawyers, and other publications as a leading practitioner in his field, David provides practical, commercial advice that leverages his over 25 years of experience representing key players in the life sciences industry.

David’s clients are global and varied, ranging from private and public biotech companies, to global biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic companies, to world-renowned academic institutions and international investment firms. David has developed a particular expertise in cross-border strategic transactions involving clients and counterparties in Europe, China, Japan, Korea, and the Middle East. David also advises clients regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the life sciences industry, including clients that employ their own proprietary AI platforms and those that partner with AI providers. Although David’s practice focuses on the life sciences industry, he also has extensive experience advising companies and investors in the AI, technology and branded product industries with respect to strategic transactions involving intellectual property as well as day-to-day commercial and corporate matters.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Intellectual Property: Licensing - Massachusetts

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
David McIntosh advises on a host of transactional matters, including licensing and strategic collaborations.

Life Sciences - Massachusetts

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
David McIntosh draws praise for his sophisticated transactional IP practice. He regularly advises life sciences companies on licensing, joint ventures and M&A matters, among others.

Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
David McIntosh advises investors, businesses and research institutions on IP-driven transactions such as M&A, joint ventures, collaborations and licensing arrangements of all kinds.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • David's understanding of the industry and breadth of experience make him a valuable partner in negotiating complex licensing and service agreements.

    Intellectual Property: LicensingChambers Guide to the USA
  • David is awesome. He is incredibly responsive and does excellent work. He is willing to give very practical advice.

    Life SciencesChambers Guide to the USA
  • David assembles great teams to support deal negotiations.

    Life SciencesChambers Guide to the USA

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