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More than a life sciences practice - a global platform built to scale innovation

Clients are supported by a team spanning 40+ jurisdictions and 400+ life sciences-focused professionals worldwide, including 60+ with advanced scientific and medical training, delivering connected insight across emerging companies, investors, financial institutions, and global industry leaders bringing together scientific fluency, commercial strategy, and cross-border execution in a single, coordinated approach.

From the lab to the marketplace, life sciences has a challenging legal landscape. We understand today’s complex business and regulatory environments around the world.

Our Life Sciences team is one of the largest and most active of any law firm. Our award-winning lawyers can help with all your legal needs, including litigation, regulation, compliance and investigations, IP strategy and enforcement, data privacy, M&A, and licensing and distribution.

DLA Piper has a deep bench and provides business-relevant advice. The team is highly responsive and has incredible experience specific to life sciences.

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Working across more than 40 jurisdictions, we combine legal and regulatory experience with deep knowledge of the sector, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotech, healthtech, clinical research services and the latest therapeutic innovations.

We have also handled cutting-edge life sciences matters such as the first mRNA vaccines, matters involving new cell and gene therapies, and the development of innovative applications for the Healthtech sector.

Whether you’re a large pharmaceutical, mid-sized medical device or startup biotech company, our global team can help you succeed.

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