East Asia - China

CMS

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Under the joint leadership of managing partner Nicholas Beckett – who divides his time between the Beijing and Hong Kong offices – and Shanghai based life sciences sector IP specialist Nicolas Zhu, CMS acts for a range of well known pharmaceutical companies as well as educational institutions such as UCL. The firm provides corporate services to this client base, alongside regulatory compliance support and representation in disputes and arbitrations. Associates Roxie Meng, a foreign direct investment expert, and the M&A and commercial deals focussed Laila Lu are among the key names to note. Clients describe the firm as 'at the forefront of thought leadership, particularly at the intersection of health and technology'.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘CMS has a formidable reputation in the health and life sciences space. Its lawyers have excellent industry and legal knowledge and are at the forefront of thought leadership, particularly at the intersection of health and technology. The team is highly engaged and responsive, and it is a pleasure to deal with them.’

  • ‘Nick Beckett deserves a special mention as an outstanding lawyer and leader. He is highly collegiate, generous with his time, takes the time to deeply understand client concerns and works collaborative to resolve problems. He is an absolute pleasure to work with.’

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Key clients

  • Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
  • The Wellcome Trust

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