Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Allen & Overy has global reach and resources to apply to issues.’
‘Jim Ford has a strong knowledge of commercial agreements in the pharma industry and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.’
‘A&O Shearman London is one of the top practices in the UK Life Sciences and healthcare market. The size and breadth of the team is excellent, particularly the quality of the talent.'
‘Marjan Noor, who heads the life sciences patent litigation group, is excellent and comes with vast amounts of experience, especially in biologics cases. She would be a go-to partner for most important UK patent litigation cases.'
Rafi Allos is very knowledgeable about the market and a tactician when it comes to strategy and have great knowledge of the pharmaceutical regulatory law.'
Tom Edwards has a very deep technical understanding (he has a technical background) of the science and the law with a huge amount of experience from high-profile cases over the years including a couple of UK Supreme Court cases. Erin Currie is also a rising star senior associate with excellent technical and legal knowledge. She has been involved in some of the major biotechnology/biologics cases over the years and gets on top of complex sciences. She is very dedicated and great to work with. ’
Key clients
- Exscientia
- Haleon
- Kwoya Kirin International
- Shionogi
- Bayer
- GSK
- Grünenthal
- Life Healthcare
- Exponent Private Equity
- Reckitt
Work highlights
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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jim Ford
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Rafi Allos
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Megan McMellon
Practice head
Jim Ford
Other key lawyers
Marjan Noor; Rafi Allos; Mark Ridgway; Nigel Parker; f Megan McMellon; Gemma Barrett; Alex Shandro; Tom Edwards; Erin Currie