Life Sciences Regulatory | UK Bar

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, whom he regularly represents in judicial review.

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

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 has a lot of experience in EU regulatory matters. I have seen him in numerous judicial reviews and he is formidable opponent. He is particularly tenacious, good at analysing complex issues, effective and a persuasive advocate."

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.

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