Life Sciences & Healthcare
Life sciences and healthcare is one of the world's fast-growing markets. Biotech development and genetic engineering are powerful drivers in this dynamic field, promoting the development of innovative products in both the pharmaceutical and food industries. In turn, legislators are responding with new laws and guidelines with which to regulate the sector.
In this environment, Taylor Wessing's life sciences and healthcare group has built on its market-leading reputation in IP services for pharmaceutical, medical device and biotech clients to create an integrated team of specialists able to meet the diverse needs of the full range of organisations working in this sector.
Areas of Expertise
- Competition in the life sciences and healthcare sector
- Due diligence
- E-health
- Food and nutrition
- Healthcare
- Life sciences finance
- Medicinal products and medical devices
- Patents and other intellectual property litigation
- Regulatory issues in the life sciences sector
- Strategic intellectual property advice
- Trade marks in the life sciences and healthcare industry
- Transactional and commercial
Our client-focused, partner-driven approach has resulted in the life Sciences & Healthcare Group and its members being described as "outstanding", "leading authorities", "acknowledged experts" and "highly rated" in the latest editions of independent directories such as Chambers, PLC Global Counsel and Global 500.
A continually growing international client base also reflects the high repute in which we are held. It ranges from multinationals to start-ups, and includes leading national and international pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers of medical devices, consumer goods and chemicals, and providers of healthcare services.
A traditional area of strength within our firm, our multidisciplinary team includes those with additional qualifications and industry experience in science and experts from all our main offices; as a fully pan-European practice, we are represented in all of Europe's most important centres for life sciences. Our close and direct contact to the European Commission is particularly valuable in keeping us abreast of developments in EU law.
The team is highly regarded in its field, and members publish work and give talks at seminars and conferences on a regular basis. Additionally, membership of numerous professional and industry associations ensures we are fully in touch with the latest developments in case law and legislation.