Goodwin > Cambridge, England > Firm Profile

‘Understanding of the biotech landscape, the pressures on biotech companies and experience on biotech licensing deals globally.’

‘Experienced associates that work autonomously, closely in communication with partners.’

‘Very responsive and able to provide creative proposals to address potential problems.’

‘Thorough and significant sector knowledge and experience.’

‘I had the opportunity to interact with two different lawyers at Goodwin and I have to say that the negotiation certainly improved thanks to the feedback received and the team style. I was provided with clear recommendations and/or clear consequences from accepting or not the recommendations in a way that the negotiation with the partner became much more intuitive and clear.’

‘They have gravitas and courage to actually help guiding the negotiation when needed.’

‘Extremely positive experience working with the Goodwin team on a pharma licensing transaction. Felt they really cared about the transaction and made themselves available day and night to meet very tight deal deadlines.’

‘Tim Worden is extremely knowledgeable and experienced on all aspects licensing transactions. A very calm but engaging personality. He is very good at highlighting and then resolving different challenges arising in a negotiation. I always have the impression nothing gets past Tim which gives me comfort we have the right lawyer representing us.’

‘The firm has knowledge of IP practices and IP licensing in biotech, understanding of what is important to biotech companies.’

‘Partners and associates have broad experience on global license agreements and have suggested useful solutions during the negotiation and contract drafting phase.’

‘Malcolm Bates and Tim Worden are excellent, pro-active, business-minded professionals who cut through the underbrush and push transactions forward.’

‘Unique experience in life sciences. Excellent knowledge and extensive experience of IP contracting enables the team to provide relevant advice in relation to complex IP arrangements.’

‘Malcolm Bates is hugely experienced and understands our business and requirements really well. He has a commercial and pragmatic approach to contract negotiations.’

‘Talitha Shkopiak is very tenacious and able to redraft the incomprehensible so that it makes sense!’

‘Georgia Powell has provided reliable, solid advice on a number of agreements.’

‘Justin Cornelius and his support team are all very talented.’

‘Justin Cornelius is an exceptional partner who always finds time for us and is very pragmatic and solutions-focused.’

‘Market presence, expert knowledge and a pragmatic approach’

‘David Evans, Greg Barclay and Adnan Bhaiji are noteworthy.’

‘Very good, broad industry knowledge and skills as well as an extremely high-level of engagement and client service. We feel like a truly valued client and as though they are an extension of our team.’

‘Samantha Lake Coghlan and Justin Cornelius are simply outstanding; my favourite partners to work with throughout my career. They are supported by strong associates like Bhargavi Mudakavi. The key is their client-centred approach and pragmatic advice.’

‘We worked with Goodwin on the acquisition of our startup. David Mardle was a pleasure to work with – expert and knowledgeable as well as efficient. We felt in safe hands and his calm confidence made the deal much less stressful than it might have been.’

‘The collaboration, the US and English law knowledge, and technical knowledge in tech and software were excellent in all respects.’

‘We were so impressed with Goodwin’s team that we have already highly recommended them for future support and advice whenever required to our new owners. Their capability and excellence, as well as their competitive fees, mean that we will indeed return to them when and if needed for future acquisition deals and related issues.’

‘Excellent collaborators. Very fast, supportive, accurate, and diligent throughout.’

‘The management team were going through this process for the first time at this scale, and the team were quite frankly outstanding in supporting them through such a complex process. Not only did they do what needed to be done, but raised the right questions at the right times and made sure management considered every aspect.’

‘Andrew Harrow and his team were simply outstanding. Very personable, down to earth, and level headed even during the difficult parts of the process.’

‘Richard Lever is responsive, knowledgable, very much focused on finding ways to help get the transaction over the line.’

‘A team of people who are very experienced and show leadership – with a clear and obvious focus on client experience and best outcome.’  

‘They have an impressive breadth of expertise and experience.’

‘They handle the most complex transactions with calm authority, anticipating and flagging issues which need urgent attention, working closely with management to get the transaction done in the most efficient and speedy way.’

‘Ali Ramadan has a very commercial mindset, is truly valuable in assessing risks, pragmatic and available.’

‘Sophie McGrath is simply stellar when it comes to healthtech deals. She doesn’t just understand the law and the commercial dynamics but also how to steer a ship in a storm if needs be.’

‘Andrew Davis is phenomenal. Andrew is a genius at explaining even the most complex legal issues in terms understandable to lay people and offering options for resolutions.’

‘Elizabeth Rhodes stands out for her truly exceptional ability – she is technical, commercial, cool headed and strategic.’

‘The Goodwin Procter team is my number one go-to firm with regards to fund structures and GP led secondaries. They are extremely knowledgeable about terms and trends in the market and have a collegial approach where they draw on the experience of tea members across the firm in a timely and fluid manner. They are extremely efficient and responsive, and always take matters beyond the task and think outside the box.’

‘Michael Halford is extremely professional yet very personable and true pleasure to work with. He is one of the most intelligent and bright lawyers in the space.’

‘Innovative, commercial, collaborative, technically very strong with a good awareness of market trends and terms.’

‘Ed Hall is our go to, trusted adviser. I have never gone into a negotiation with Ed on my side and felt out-gunned. Ed’s intellect, experience and market knowledge make him pre-eminent in his field. Alex Reda is a strong, up and coming junior associate.’

‘Our partners at Goodwin continue to demonstrate not just their deep market knowledge but a real creative flair for problem solving and bringing commercial solutions to knotty technical topics.’

‘Ravi Chopra & Ed Hall – they are bright, commercial, highly creative and totally unflappable.’

‘Pragmatism meets deep technical knowledge’

‘Ajay Pathak – pragmatic and strikes the right balance between technical excellence and finding the right fit for the client. Michael O’Brien Kelly stands out as a rising star on the Associate side.’

‘Consistent high quality service, year after year.’

‘Matthew Pohlman – extremely prepared, well versed and diligent. Able to communicate complex ideas and concepts very effectively.’

‘Great experience and tireless “can do” attitude.’

‘Matt Pohlman is highly professional, very well experienced, and always makes himself available.’

‘Their flexibility was a welcome change compared to other practices we have worked with.’

‘Matthew Pohlman: we were extremely happy to have him in our corner. Given his depth of experience it was not surprising how smooth the whole process was and his direct communication style with the counterparty’s legal team, helped save time for everyone.’

‘Good understanding of the sector and what matters to biotech companies. Experience in licensing agreements on a global scale.’

‘The team at Goodwin not only guided an inexperienced management through the process, but had the strength and integrity to keep asking questions and not just make assumptions that that management team would know everything going on.’

‘Andrew Harrow was an exceptional part of the process we were involved in, with a simply outstanding knowledge of detail and fantastically personable approach. In addition, his level head helped myself and the team to navigate difficult passages of the deal flow. His team were also instrumental.’

‘For me Tim Worden provides super practical and pragmatic advice that is steeped in experience and he is valued in our business.’

‘Tim Worden is a fantastic contract lawyer and negotiator. His legal skill set is top and so is his negotiation skill set. Helped us tremendously through negotiations as our lead.’

‘We have been working with the Goodwin’s team for many years. They understand our business and the way we work, and are committed to ensuring successful outcomes to negotiations.’

‘Reputation in biotech area and knowledge of the sector. Building of an experienced team. Global capabilities including US resources.’

‘Andrew Harrow- sector knowledge including benchmarks and market norms, pragmatic, good communication- straightforward and open.’

‘I find the quality, precision and accessibility of the advice provided to be superlative.’

‘Rob Young is brilliant! He has that great ability to provide advice on complex issues in a clear and accessible manner.’

‘The Goodwin tax practice partner was able to clearly articulate the matter at hand as well as make a recommendation that was aligned to UK requirements as well as our business needs. He was able to draw on practical and practiced experience to manage our expectations and demands.’

‘A knowledgeable team with depth in their practice.’

‘Excellent technical strength and breadth of team, availability of tax partner, and in-depth knowledge of complex matters. Bridge tax advice to implementation to corporate legal team very well.’

‘Dulcie is an excellent resource for deal advice and implementation. She is very user friendly and exceptionally hard working to deal with pressures of deal work.’

‘Responsive, commercially minded and with good broad experience’

‘We found Richard Lever very easy to deal with, knowledgable, responsive and focused on getting the deal done.’

‘The team demonstrates strength in depth.’

‘Richard Semple is a strong hire and has significantly expanded the Goodwin Real Estate Finance offering.’

‘Richard Semple is building a strong team and delivers an excellent level of service, attention to detail and commercial awareness.’

‘Counsel Toby Young is recommended.’

‘Paul Lyons leads exceptionally well.’

‘Associate Emily Lockhart is very responsive and insightful.’

‘The team is very pragmatic and commercial; it reaches the right outcome with very little fuss.’

‘Driven, motivated, always keen to get to the right solution. The team provides clear and cogent communication.’

‘Geoff O’Dea has excellent technical knowledge.’

‘The Goodwin Team is supremely knowledgeable in the field but also demonstrates realism and pragmatism when understanding the nature of any data protection and privacy challenges. The team uses its expertise and experience to provide solid advice and guidance. They are always on hand, quick to respond and are also lovely to interact with.’

‘Gretchen Scott and Curtis McCluskey are personable, friendly and helpful. I value their opinion and also really enjoy interacting with them as there is mutual respect and an openness to learn and adapt.’

‘Strong bench and very well connected.’

‘Lore Leitner is truly excellent, super pragmatic, commercial and thorough.’

‘I have had the pleasure of working with Curtis McCluskey over the past 18 months as my primary GDPR and data privacy advisor. I have come to rely upon his counsel and partnership for all data privacy matters.’

‘Curtis McCluskey is very client oriented and provides clear input and advice.’

‘Great specialists. Very user friendly and prompt to reply. A reliable external adviser in this field.’

‘Gretchen Scott is excellent.’

‘Excellent combination of deep legal and sector knowledge while remaining commercial and practical.’

‘It is a well-connected team with strong technical skills.’

‘Simon Thomas displays a great mix of technical skill and a commercial approach.’

‘Geoff O’Dea is one of the leading restructuring lawyers in the market and a renowned expert on schemes and restructuring plans.’

‘Geoff O’Dea is one of the very rare lawyers in the market who is excellent at both leveraged finance and restructuring. Very strong commercial capabilities and extremely creative, responsive and focused.’

‘Oonagh Steel and Emily Lockhart demonstrate experience and knowledge beyond their years of experience, and take carriage of matters, seeing them through to conclusion or resolution.’