Simmons & Simmons advises global life sciences clients on the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters, handling regulatory advice regarding clinical trials, market access, investigations, and interactions with healthcare organisations. The firm is active in cross-border patent litigation, with Scott Parker leading multijurisdictional disputes for pharma and biotech companies, and product liability cases. The team also advises on high-value transactions, with a focus on international licensing and collaboration deals and M&A. Michael Gavey is a specialist in IP-focused transactions and disputes, as well as digital health, while Lydia Torne leads on IP transactions and regulatory compliance issues. Hayley Davis, who arrived in July 2024 from Goodwin, further strengthens the firm’s capacity in digital health and medtech. Kevin Mooney is no longer at the firm.
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Key clients
- Eisai
- Kester Capital
- Sibio
- GSK plc
- Ascendis Pharma
- Genmab
- Cooper Consumer Health
- Ascendis Pharma
- Samsung Bioepis
- uniQure and CSL Behring
- Whoop
- Insulet
Work highlights
Advising Samsung Bioepis on patent litigation for SB17, a biosimilar to reference medicine Stelara® (ustekinumab), and SB12, a biosimilar to reference medicine Soliris (eculizumab).
Advised Genmab A/S on its $1.8 billion acquisition of ProfoundBio, enhancing Genmab's clinical pipeline with next-generation antibody drug conjugates.
Advised Ascendis Pharma on a strategic partnership with Teijin Limited, granting the latter an exclusive license in Japan for Ascendis’ pro-drug technologies - TransCon hGH, TransCon PTH, and TransCon CNP - for the treatment of rare endocrinology diseases.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Other key lawyers
Scott Parker; Michael Gavey; Lydia Torne; Hayley Davis