Addleshaw Goddard has a strong background in healthcare and life sciences, notably representing the Health Products Regulatory Authority, Nursing and Midwifery Board and other regulatory bodies. It has extensive experience in medical law and regulatory matters, along with expertise in M&A, IP and capital raisings. Ronan O’Neill, a senior dispute resolution partner, is noted for statutory and regulatory matters, as is Stephen McLoughlin, who is experienced in fitness to practise inquiries and judicial reviews.

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Key clients

  • Health Products Regulatory Authority
  • Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland
  • Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Medisec Ireland
  • DABL Limited
  • St John Ambulance Ireland
  • Connemara Biomedical Holdings
  • Seroba Life Sciences

Work highlights

  • Acted for Johnson & Johnson on a range of trade mark issues.
  • Acted for the HPRA in a number of cases involving individuals who allegedly suffered personal injuries as a result of taking the Pandemrix vaccine.
  • Advised Revive Active on receipt of equity investment from the state-backed growth fund BGF.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ronan O’Neill

Other key lawyers

Stephen McLoughlin