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Malcolm Bates
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Malcolm Bates
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Band 1

Intellectual Property

East Anglia

6 Years Ranked

1

Band 1

Life Sciences: Transactional

UK-wide

15 Years Ranked

About

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Malcolm Bates is a partner in Goodwin’s Technology and Life Sciences groups based in Cambridge and London. He specialises in the commercialisation of intellectual property rights with particular expertise in life sciences. Malcolm advises on transactions, including licences, collaborations, distribution, manufacturing, outsourcing and R&D projects, as well as regulatory matters, contract and patent disputes, fundraisings, M&A transactions and IPOs

Personal

Dr. Bates has a PhD in Molecular Biology from Imperial College, London.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - East Anglia

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Band 1
Individual Editorial
Malcolm Bates is well placed to advise clients on regulatory matters and transactions. He has notable expertise in the commercialisation of intellectual property rights, especially within life sciences.
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Life Sciences: Transactional - UK-wide

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Band 1
Individual Editorial
Malcolm Bates negotiates licence and collaboration agreements of all kinds on behalf of life sciences companies and research institutes. He is also recommended for corporate and financing transactions.
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Strengths

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Malcolm Bates is very capable and tuns things around within short timelines.

Intellectual Property respondent
UK

Malcolm provides really valuable insight. He is hugely experienced with both start-ups and large companies and is aware of sector norms.

Intellectual Property respondent
UK

Malcolm is a very knowledgeable lawyer.

Life Sciences: Transactional respondent
UK

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