Simmons & Simmons

Intellectual property.

Michael specialises in all types of transactions involving intellectual property. He has considerable experience in a wide range of industry sectors, including life sciences, TMT, energy and financial institutions. He advises regularly on licensing and collaboration agreements, as well as related commercial arrangements. He assists with sales of shares and assets sales, and financings, where intellectual property is involved. Michael also specialises in life sciences regulatory law, advising on issues, agreements and disputes concerning biobanks, clinical trials, marketing authorisation, manufacturing, distribution, promotion and pharmacovigilance.

Qualified 2002; partner 2012; secondment to GlaxoSmithKline and Castrol. He is the author of numerous articles and has spoken at conferences on a variety of topical intellectual property and regulatory issues, including recently on M&A considerations in licensing deals, borderline products, personalised medicines, clinical trials and social media.

Degree in genetics; Diploma in IP Law and Practice 2003.