LAWYER PROFILE

Phelim O'Doherty

UK 2026

Baker McKenzie

Ranked in 1 practice area

Life Sciences: Transactional

UK-wide

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Phelim O’Doherty is London based corporate partner focused on the life sciences and technology sectors. Phelim heads our London Life Sciences Group and is part of our EMEA Life Sciences Steering Group. Phelim joined Baker McKenzie in 2008, having trained at a UK firm focused on the healthcare sector, and was made partner in 2019.

Phelim has significant experience advising clients on a wide variety of matters, including private M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and licensing transactions. Phelim has specific expertise in complex cross-border M&A transactions and carve-outs, and he regularly advises clients on M&A auction processes, both buy and sell side.

Personal

University College London (LLM) (2004)

NUI Galway (BCL) (2003)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Life Sciences: Transactional - UK-wide

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Phelim O'Doherty has extensive expertise across life sciences, digital health and pharma. His main areas of focus include international carve-outs, M&A and multinational divestment transactions.

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Strengths

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He is very good with the financials, especially the details, and he provides an excellent client service.
Life Sciences: TransactionalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Phelim is a master tactician and a skilled negotiator. He has an appreciation for detail across diverse practice areas and gives us confidence that the client's best interests are always being served.
Life Sciences: TransactionalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Phelim has good commercial awareness, is very responsive and communicates well. He always ensures work is completed in a timely manner.
Life Sciences: TransactionalChambers Guide to the Legal Profession