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Life Sciences: Transactional - UK-wide
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Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Simmons & Simmons handles UK and European patent litigation, including disputes concerned with biosimilars and SPCs. It has sector-specific expertise with regard to licensing agreements of all kinds, M&A deals, joint ventures and IPOs.

Work Highlights

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  • Simmons & Simmons advised Ascendis Pharma on its strategic partnership with Japanese Teijin Limited to treat rare endocrinology diseases in Japan.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Burdon
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Band 2

Michael Burdon frequently acts in multi-jurisdictional litigation defending clients against claims of patent infringement or assisting with enforcement strategies. He appears in matters before UK and European courts.

"He's strong on medical device matters."

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Scott Parker
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Band 2

Scott Parker is a highly respected patent litigator whose recent work has concerned revocation actions, infringement disputes and SPC coverage. He counts many leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies among his clients.

"Scott is a highly regarded lawyer."

3
Michael Gavey
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Band 3

Michael Gavey's practice involves counselling on research and commercialisation arrangements of all kinds, and also associated regulatory compliance. He is frequently instructed by top pharmaceutical companies, research institutes and organisations developing research tools.

"Michael is a real licensing expert."

"Michael is a very experienced lawyer."

Ranked Lawyers at
Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation

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Michael Burdon
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Band 2
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Scott Parker
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Band 2
Life Sciences: Transactional

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Michael Gavey
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Band 3