Perspectives: Grant Castle

Life Sciences Yearbook 2024

Covington European life sciences regulatory head Grant Castle on why a career in life sciences is never boring and how market dynamics have shifted the dial for lawyers in the sector

Why did you decide to specialise in life sciences? I have a science background – a PhD in organic chemistry – and worked for a short time as a medicinal chemist for Glaxo. I also had an interest in the humanities at school, so law had always seemed to be an option, and life sciences …

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Life Sciences Yearbook 2024

A look at the top players in the life sciences and healthcare market, as set out by The Legal 500 research.

The Legal 500’s life science and healthcare industry focus ranking was introduced three years ago to recognise firms with dedicated cross-practice teams advising high-profile clients across the sector. However, its roots date back further back than that, in its previous incarnation as our pharma and biotech ranking. As such, our ranking contains a wide variety …