Life Sciences Regulatory | UK Bar

Anneli Howard KC is well recognised for her practice in pharmaceutical law, particularly advising or acting on behalf of the MHRA.

Brendan McGurk KC is regarded as a leading food law barrister, having acted in a number of important cases in the contexts of EU law and the regulatory ambit of the FSA, which he regularly represents in judicial review.

David Scannell KC is a highly esteemed regulatory barrister with a practice taking in licensing disputes in the pharmaceutical, food and chemical industries. He has strong experience of EU cases but also those concerning the UK's developing regulatory framework. He has been involved in challenging decisions of the Food Standards Agency on 'novel food' statuses.

David Travers KC is among the leading experts at the Bar on labelling, banned or controlled products, and other food regulation matters. He is instructed to advise manufacturers and public authorities on enforcement or compliance issues.

George Peretz KC is well known for his work in pharmaceutical licensing cases before the UK and European courts. He is among those instructed by the MHRA to defend its regulatory decisions.

Jemima Stratford KC has a strong practice in pharmaceutical licensing law. She has acted for pharma companies in leading cases, including one concerning the procurement of COVID-19 antibody tests.

Jonathan Kirk KC attracts instruction in the more cutting-edge regulatory disputes concerning the food and tobacco industries. He has acted in a number of cases on the status of cannabidiol novel food products.

Laurence Emmett KC has an impressive commercial disputes practice with extensive experience advising on pharmaceutical regulatory issues. Particular areas of focus include breach of warranty claims and claims relating to the conduct of clinical trials.

Thomas de la Mare KC's leading practice in regulatory and public law frequently features cases in the life sciences industries, particularly pharmaceuticals.

Cameron Crowe KC garners praise for his representation of trading standards authorities, regulators and companies facing regulatory action. His recent work includes acting on matters concerning food safety, vaping and e-cigarettes, and CBD products.