Advising Careology on its strategic alliance with Boots and Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

We have advised Careology, an international digital cancer care platform, on its collaboration with Boots, a leading UK health, wellness and beauty retailer, to provide additional support for patients with cancer at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. 

Careology has partnered with Boots to provide additional support, care and advice for patients with cancer. The collaboration which is available initially at Guy's and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, enables patients to access digital and pharmacy-led support from Boots Macmillan Information Pharmacists (BMIPs) through the Careology app.

Launched in 2019, Careology is an international digital cancer care platform that aims to transform traditional cancer care with patient-first digital solutions. Across the UK and North America, Careology has notable partnerships with leading healthcare bodies such as National Health Service (NHS) trusts, Nuffield Health, LloydsClinical, Mayo Clinic Platform and Evolent. 

Commenting on the transaction, Partner, Graham Hann said: "We are excited to have advised our longstanding client Careology on its strategic alliance with Boots and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Our support in this complex collaboration especially in regards to negotiating the tripartite arrangements underscores our capability in guiding clients through multifaceted digital healthcare projects. We look forward to seeing Careology build further on this significant partnership, continuing to deliver innovative solutions that enhance patient care across the sector.” 

Founder and CEO of Careology, Paul Landau, comments: "We are thrilled to be working with Boots to deliver this transformational new model of cancer care. Kelly Burke has been an exceptional advisor throughout the process. Taylor Wessing's specialist knowledge in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, alongside their commitment in ensuring that the interests of patients are put first has been invaluable throughout the collaboration."

 The deal was led by partner Graham Hann and senior counsel Kelly Burke in the Commercial Technology team.