Taylor Wessing LLP has 'exceptional knowledge, particularly in contractual matters related to the commercialisation of early-stage technologies'. IP strategy, acquisition, enforcement and commercialisation are at the core of the firm's international offering as a key adviser to the life sciences sector. IP specialist Adrian Toutoungi leads a practice in Cambridge that has the 'ability to apply depth of knowledge to find resolutions that could otherwise be deal breakers'. 'Highly responsive and quick to engage', Colin McCall is a highly regarded life sciences licensing and commercialisation partner. Up-and-coming partner Tasmina Goraya handles a broad range of regulatory and compliance issues relating to pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food supplements, human cells, and tissue.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Adrian Toutoungi has an excellent grasp of the law, and a brilliant ability to turn this into practical advice.'

  • ‘Exceptional knowledge in legal, particularly contractual, matters related to commercialisation of early-stage technologies.’

  • ‘Their ability to think outside the square. Ability to apply depth of knowledge to find resolutions to matters that could otherwise be deal breakers. Their responsiveness and timeliness in the working relationship. Always polite and attentive in dealings. Willingness to give proper consideration to items, often going 'above and beyond'.

  • ‘A hugely talented team with a wealth of experience across a large number of sectors.’

  • ‘Each team member is outstanding at what they do. The are friendly, professional, knowledgeable and resourceful.’

  • 'Very professional and easy to collaborate with. We have received crucial advice on intellectual property which our companies tens of millions of pounds of valuation is based on. They are best of the best.'

  • 'Very responsive and knowledgeable. Methodological and concise. Adrian Toutoungi is a person that I can rely on.'

  • ‘Adrian Toutoungi is a seasoned campaigner for both litigation and non-contentious IP matters, having advised businesses of all sizes on protection, commercialisation and enforcement of IP rights, as well as taking a pivotal case on licensing to the Court of Appeal. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge and always provides clear and rigorous analysis.'

Key clients

  • Pfizer Inc
  • Mitel Inc
  • Redoxion
  • Senze Limited
  • ATL Technology
  • L Catterton
  • Theramex
  • Francis Crick Institute
  • Ericsson

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Adrian Toutoungi

Other key lawyers

Tasmina Goraya, Colin McCall, Charlie Adams