Life Sciences & Healthcare

Recent years have seen an increase in the numbers of biotech IPOs and more investment in the sector, however it can still be challenging accessing the finance necessary to fund R&D and to bring products to the market. As part of the biotech industry you will expect your lawyers to assist you in tackling these difficult financing and market challenges. Our team of sector specialists, including lawyers with technical backgrounds, understands the commercial drivers in this industry and can advise you on the full spectrum of legal matters.

In an increasingly competitive healthcare market, medical device and diagnostics companies need to ensure return on investment when developing innovative and reliable medical technologies and services. Devices and diagnostics are subject to complex regulatory and compliance frameworks and are often subject to competitive tendering so you will need lawyers who can reliably advise on pragmatic, compliant solutions.

With technology and digital innovation at the forefront of many advancements in the lifesciences industry and in healthcare delivery, organisations look  to consistently push boundaries to bring products and services to both the consumer and professional market. However, the regulation of ehealth solutions, devices and services is often outpaced by the novelty and innovation in the solutions themselves and at CMS, we understand the challenges this presents.

The healthcare sector in the UK and internationally continues to experience dynamic change underpinned by significant legal reforms. As an operator, investor, funder, developer or landlord in this sector, you are facing a highly regulated environment as well as significant public scrutiny.

With increasing potential for the independent provision of health and social care along with an ageing population and technological advances, but with tightening public budgets, operating within the health and social care sectors presents both challenges and opportunities.
 

With ever increasing costs of gaining marketing authorisations for new drugs, fewer opportunities for blockbuster products and ongoing pressure on pricing, operating successfully in the pharmaceutical sector can be challenging. Our sector-focused team, many of whom have technical backgrounds, are able to help clients overcome these challenges and maximise the commercial opportunities.