Life Sciences

We advise a wide range of organisations in the life sciences sector, including those in the medtech, pharmaceutical, biopharma and R&D spaces.

We have extensive experience negotiating and advising on agreements with some of the biggest global pharmaceutical organisations. We provide commercially-focused, solution-based advice that seeks to manage risk and maximise commercial value for our clients.

This can be with regards to R&D (potentially involving third-party funding and/or academic institutions/charities), commercial exploitation of licensed products for a revenue share, or the in-between of manufacture, confidential sharing with options, or non-exclusive licensing.

We also assist to develop an IP strategy, and advise on practical steps that clients can take to protect their IP assets.

We advise and provide advocacy services regarding disputes (which often occur within the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court within this sector).

We also provide specialist data protection advice, regarding use and processing of personal data (including special category data) and the drafting of privacy policies or notices.

Our team of specialist lawyers has expertise in the following:

Providing regulatory and strategic advice regarding the medical device regulations to a medtech company that developed mental health and psychological treatment software.
Secondment to medtech business advising on day-to-day legal issues requiring drafting, advising and negotiation of negotiating licensing arrangements and exploitation, manufacture, and distribution agreements.
Advising therapeutics company on its suite of agreements.
Dispute regarding ownership of ophthalmic acuity software to enable diagnosis at home.
Exclusive distribution/reseller agreements for a medical device company that manufactures medical devices and the consumables.
Research funding and collaboration involving academic institutions (some involving clinical trials).
Acting over many years for a medical device manufacturer, including advising them on the appointment of overseas resellers and terminating agreements with sales agents.
Drafting inter-company manufacturing and distribution agreements for an international group producing regulated medical devices.
Supporting a UK company in negotiations for distribution agreements with overseas manufacturers looking to sell their medical devices into the NHS.
Working with an international supplier of clinical trial services on a range of matters including advice on complex data privacy issues and intellectual property matters.

"Great team with fantastic advice and global connections that support our business."

"Diligent and always quick to respond to urgent matters. Excellent skills in making the seemingly complex world of commercial contract simple."

"We are impressed by the quality of advice that we receive from Field Seymour Parkes. Matters are dealt with comprehensively and on a timely basis. We have every confidence in our dealings with the firm and would happily recommend them to other companies."

"The team offers knowledge, speed and quality of response. They understand our requirements and involve their colleagues when situations span specialisms."