Ranking tables
Life Sciences: Regulatory | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Departments
Alex Denoon Bristows LLP6 Years Ranked
Brian Kelly Covington & Burling LLP14 Years Ranked
Chris Boyle Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked- Gareth Morgan Pinsent Masons16 Years Ranked
Jacqueline Mulryne Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP6 Years Ranked- Jane Summerfield Hogan Lovells5 Years Ranked
- Sally Shorthose Bird & Bird19 Years Ranked
Sarah Cowlishaw Covington & Burling LLP5 Years Ranked
Sharon Lamb McDermott Will & Schulte7 Years Ranked
Xisca Borras Bristows LLP2 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Arnold & PorterLife Sciences: Regulatory2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedArnold & Porter expertly navigates the complex regulatory framework associated with pharmaceuticals and life sciences, and is frequently called upon to challenge decisions made by regulatory agencies. Its leading product liability practice defends pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in sensitive and closely watched disputes. The firm works closely with its competition practice to advise pharmaceutical companies on dawn raids and judicial reviews.
1 Covington & Burling LLPLife Sciences: Regulatory2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedCovington & Burling is a standout practice for complex regulatory matters. It represents drug makers in agency investigations and judicial review cases, and advises life sciences companies large and small on corporate and commercial transactions, including licence agreements, M&A deals and securities offerings. It is also recommended for advice on data privacy. The dispute resolution group handles a variety of contentious matters in the life sciences sector.
Band 2
2 Bristows LLPLife Sciences: Regulatory2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedBristows has a superb patent litigation and IP practice. It provides excellent advice on UK and European regulatory frameworks, as well as on commercial and corporate transactions for both emerging innovators and giants of the life sciences industry. It is a leading destination for advice with regard to digital health and medtech, and associated data privacy issues.
2 Hogan LovellsLife Sciences: Regulatory2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedHogan Lovells has a celebrated patent litigation practice that acts largely for innovators in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical devices. It is also one of the finest product liability defence practices serving the sector. The team is supported by the Hogan Lovells Science Unit, postdoctoral scientists who advise the legal team on complex technical issues. It is also noted for its transatlantic capability, complemented by its FDA practice in Washington, DC.
2 Sidley Austin LLPLife Sciences: Regulatory2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedSidley Austin has an established regulatory practice in the life sciences space. The team provides EU and UK regulatory advice to clients across different regulatory issues, including market access strategy and general compliance. It also communicates with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and its committees on behalf of clients.
2 Taylor Wessing LLPLife Sciences: Regulatory2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedTaylor Wessing has an excellent transactional practice built on years of commitment to the sector, advising on collaboration, licensing, corporate and venture capital deals. It has a powerful patent litigation offering acting for generics and branded manufacturers that has pioneering experience handling cases involving biosimilar products. The team is also recommended for EPO patent oppositions.