The ‘highly efficient, professional and approachable’ team at Stevens & Bolton LLP assists clients such as pharmaceutical and biotech companies; digital health providers; and life sciences sector trade bodies, with a slew of transactional, regulatory and IP-related work. Charlotte Tillett heads up the Guildford-based team and is active across a range of contentious and advisory IP-related matters including IP licensing and trade mark disputes. Gustaf Duhs is singled out for his in-depth knowledge of public law and governmental issues, while Michael Frisby has amassed considerable experience in leading and coordinating cross-border disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very competent with a high level of responsiveness.’

  • ‘Very knowledgeable in life science and regulatory matters.’

  • ‘The team has been providing us with their legal expertise for many years. Their contributions and expertise in various fields are invaluable for our legal agreements and amendments. They are always quick to give their attention and support. They often assist us and participate in our meetings with customers whenever it is necessary.’

  • ‘The team is highly efficient, professional and approachable at all times. They have always been able to provide support whenever needed. We received prompt support for urgent matters that required immediate attention or prioritization.’

  • ‘The Stevens & Bolton team led by Beverley Flynn has given extensive legal support to our business over the past 8 years whilst we established a company based on an EU regulation, and whilst the UK was leaving the EU. Stevens & Boltons brought expertise in company, commercial, constitutional, data governance/ ownership to support us on our journey. ’

  • ‘Beverley Flynn, Charles Maurice and Gustaf Duhs have provided excellent support to us.’

Key clients

  • Accord Healthcare
  • Exeltis
  • Fresenius Kabi SwissBioSim GmbH
  • Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd
  • Insud Pharma SLU
  • Lonza Biologics plc
  • MAbxience Research, SL
  • Mediq Healthcare UK Ltd
  • SecurMed UK
  • British Generic Manufacturers Association

Work highlights

  • Advising Lonza Biologics plc on key licensing aspects of the high-value, strategic acquisition of Dutch biotechnology company Synaffix.
  • Advising Insud Pharma SLU on the regulation of pricing of its pharmaceutical product.
  • Advising one of the key stakeholders in the development of the London Cancer Hub, an exciting new world-leading collaborative life sciences campus.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Charlotte Tillett

Other key lawyers

Michael Frisby, Gustaf Duhs, Keith Syson, Catherine Penny, Tom Collins, Beverley Flynn, Charles Maurice