Healthcare and life sciences

Healthcare and life sciences

Ashurst's market-leading healthcare and life sciences practice comprises an integrated, multi-jurisdictional team providing a full service response to clients operating in this broad sector. We work with a wide range of clients including biotechnology, pharmaceutical and general healthcare companies, start-ups, universities and university spin-outs, agricultural companies, medical device companies, care homes and those who finance and invest in the industry.

Our core services include:

We have a specialist understanding of all of the areas above, and we have advised on some of the most significant projects in the sector. Our understanding is built upon the strength of our relationships with key industry players combined with the scientific background and qualifications of a number of our lawyers. We talk our clients' language. By understanding the technology, we are able to understand the business of our clients and in turn, identify potential commercial issues. Through this, we succeed in our overall mission: excellence in client care.