Life Sciences Solicitors

Our Life Sciences solicitors are a team of legal specialists who understand the challenges of business within an industry that is both highly regulated and continually evolving.

For over 25 years, the Slater Heelis team has been highly regarded as a leading provider of legal services in the North West of England for the life sciences industry.

We work closely with ambitious businesses to navigate legal and regulatory requirements at each stage of their development.

Whether your focus is biomedical research, drug discovery and development, diagnostics software or product marketing, we are here to support your company objectives with expert advice that is only a telephone call away.

No matter how complex the challenges you are facing, our life sciences solicitors have been there before and understand how to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks before they arise.

Our legal expertise covers all aspects of life sciences law – from acquisitions and disposals, to licensing, regulatory advice, intellectual property and financing.

See our Case Study with Blueberry Therapeutics here.

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Your trusted advisors

We take a vested interest in the goals and growth of our clients’ businesses and help them to thrive in the market space in which they operate. This approach allows us to form lasting client relationships that are critical to long-term success.

Exceptional client service at every turn

Slater Heelis’ approach to client service is what sets us apart from other law firms – we are clear in advice, transparent over cost and seek to add value for our clients wherever possible.

We take pride in maintaining a diverse client base, which includes regional and national businesses of all sizes, in both the public and private sectors. This approach gives us a far broader understanding of the sector and the bespoke requirements of our clients.

As Head of our Life Sciences department, Simon Wallwork brings over two decades of industry experience to the team. Simon is known for his proactive, commercial approach and is frequently recognised as a leading solicitor within both Chambers and Legal 500 directories.

Commitment to innovation

We are also extremely proud to be a Gold Partner of Sci-Tech Daresbury,

Sci-Tech Daresbury is one of two national science and innovation campuses and an internationally recognised location for high-tech businesses and leading-edge science.  It is one of the UK government’s enterprise zones with ambitious plans to create over 10,000 jobs and 1 million square feet of development in the next 25 years.

As a Gold Partner, Slater Heelis offers strategic support for ambitious companies who are looking to understand the legal challenges they can expect to face at each stage of business development. This includes corporate structures, incorporation, mergers, acquisitions, IPOs and capital markets, development capital, dispute resolution and estate planning.

Related Services

Commercial Property Solicitors

From complex building regulations to funding for an expansion, commercial property management for a scientific organisation can be difficult.

Employment Law

Any organisation with employees must be fully aware of the laws guaranteeing their rights and how they may also effect the employer.

Commercial Law

Life science organisations must remain aware of the legal obstacles and opportunities inherent in the commercial aspects of their operation.

Client Satisfaction

“Slater Heelis has been and continues to be, a real asset to Blueberry. They are a key member of the extended Blueberry Therapeutics team, helping to shape our corporate strategy and move the company forward. Their most notable recent impact was assistance in closing our first significant financing round earlier this year.”

John Ridden, CEO of Blueberry Therapeutics

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members on 0330 111 3131