Biotechnology
The Biotechnology industry is facing unprecedented challenges as
a result of the difficulties in the capital markets, regulatory
burdens and limitations placed upon the protection afforded to
intellectual property. As a result, the biotech executive is
spending increasing amounts of his time in consultation with his
counsel. Our multidisciplinary team of life sciences lawyers
have participated in the countless battles fought by biotech
executives to maintain their discovery, research and development
efforts moving forward.
Our Biotechnology practice draws upon the
complementary experience and expertise of multiple practice
groups. We bring to bear the scientific expertise of a large
and growing international group of finance lawyers,
intellectual property lawyers and scientific advisors, many of whom
have advanced degrees in biochemistry, cellular and developmental
biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, genetics and molecular
biology. Most importantly, our professionals combine technical
skills with a perspective that blends science, finance and a deep
understanding of the industry and the drug discovery process.
Areas of Focus:
- Venture Capital
- Incubation/acceleration services
- Intellectual Property assessment and
strategy
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Patent and IT Licensing
- Strategic advisory/Mergers and
Acquisitions
- Corporate Governance
- Grants and legislative strategies
- IPOs/Capital Markets