Goodwin houses a ‘biotech specialised’ practice known for handling high-profile series financings, as well as research and collaboration agreements for biotech companies and investors. Dividing his time between London and Cambridge, Malcolm Bates stands out for his longstanding experience in commercial IP issues, with a strong focus on licensing and partnership transactions, jointly leading the team alongside David Mardle, who is noted for his vast knowledge of tech and life sciences financing transactions and M&A. Practice co-lead Tim Worden is a key name for R&D and clinical trial agreements, and the regulatory aspects of M&A. Georgia Powell is recommended for her broad experience spanning distribution and manufacturing transactions within the healthcare and tech sectors.
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  • ‘Biotech specialised, practice on both sides of the ocean, transparent delivery, quality, and strategic thinking.’

Key clients

  • ViceBio
  • CMR Surgical
  • Solasta Bio
  • Kynos Therapeutics
  • Synaffix
  • Ateda Therapeutics
  • PharmEnable
  • Aavantgarde Bio
  • Closed Loop Medicine
  • Engitix
  • SpyBiotech
  • Broken String Biosciences

Work highlights

Advised Synaffix on a license agreement with Elevation Oncology, Inc. with Synaffix to receive up to USD 368 million in upfront and clinical, regulatory, and commercial milestone payments, plus tiered royalties on net sales.
Advised Vicebio on its $100 million Series B financing led by TCGX with investment from Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Avoro Ventures, venBio, and participation from UniQuest and founding investor Medicxi
Advised Synaffix on entering a licence agreement with Illumina to enable Illumina to explore the use of Synaffix’s copper-free click chemistry with Illumina’s nucleic acid analysis product development.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Malcolm Bates

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Georgina Powell

Practice head

Malcolm Bates; David Mardle; Tim Worden

Other key lawyers

Georgia Powell