About

Provided by Goodwin

As European life sciences companies pursue opportunities in both European and U.S. markets, having a business partner with on-the-ground support and experience in both geographies is critical. Goodwin’s team of life sciences lawyers spread from the East to West Coasts in the United States, and in key European hubs is strategically situated to advise European life sciences companies across the full spectrum of legal needs.

More broadly, Goodwin has assembled a global team that we believe is unique in BigLaw – a team that is equally proficient in advising the innovators and the investors across the life sciencesprivate equitytechnology and healthcare sectors. With our largest and strongest practices working together, Goodwin is exceptionally suited to address whatever the future brings.

Based in London, Cambridge and Paris our European life sciences team is fully integrated, and built to serve all legal needs for global life sciences companies including capital markets and IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, collaborations and licensing, royalty monetization, strategic guidance, intellectual property, and regulatory. As part of our firm’s interdisciplinary approach, we also collaborate with lawyers in our patent litigation, products litigation and counseling, employment, and tax practices to protect client interests and to advocate on their behalf.

Chambers Review

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Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical Sector (International & Cross-Border) - UK
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

Goodwin is an impressive law firm in the international arena, which has bolstered its excellent reputation in the USA by expanding its global platform. Primarily highlighted for its appeal to growth companies and private equity investors with international businesses, the law firm's attractive combination of well-regarded experience in cross-border corporate M&A and buyout transactions is coupled with its strong industry focus and expertise related to the life sciences and new technology space.

Goodwin boasts an expanding life sciences offering in the UK from its bases in London and Cambridge. The team offers top-tier transactional expertise in M&A, licensing and securities matters relating to the pharmaceutical industry. Enhanced by its outstanding US practice, the law firm offers clients impressive transatlantic strength, as well as support in Europe and Asia.

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