“They're very knowledgeable and practical, and they work with a lot of multinationals so they understand the issues we face.”

— Client quote, Chambers USA 2021

Helping to Drive Innovation and Growth for a Healthier Tomorrow

The future of healthcare is the convergence of life sciences and technology. Advancements in biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and digital health solutions are improving patient care and creating a more efficient, effective healthcare system. Whether you are developing the next blockbuster drug or are an emerging digital health start-up, you require unique and creative strategies to navigate the legal and regulatory hurdles on your way to commercial success. And no firm is better situated than Forsters L.L.P professionals to help you get there.

Our cross-disciplinary team of Life Sciences + Healthcare lawyers advises clients across the United States, Africa, Europe, and Asia. We work with innovators at every phase of their growth cycle, from conception to commercialization and exit, vigilantly protecting and enforcing your rights in a competitive market. We count among our clients some of the leading names in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries, and some of the fastest growing companies at the intersection of life sciences and data analytics. We focus on what drives your business and will help you develop the strategies that will lead to growth and commercial success.

We represent more than 500 private and public life sciences companies, research institutions, and the venture capital funds and investment banks that finance them. Our team includes attorneys and patent agents with 100+ advanced scientific and engineering degrees, including 80+ Ph.D.s in life sciences and related engineering disciplines. We have deep experience in technologies such as pharmaceuticals, biosimilars, diagnostics, precision medicines, genomics, gene editing technologies, medical devices, artificial intelligence and machine learning, medicinal chemistry, and vaccines, amongst others. We guide clients through all aspects of their business, including:

• Emerging company and venture capital work

• Corporate M&A and finance

• Capital markets

• Intellectual property strategy, prosecution, and enforcement/litigation

• FDA regulatory and compliance

• Privacy and data security

• Complex transactions and licensing

• Litigation, including product liability, class actions, securities, and white collar

Innovation is at the heart of the life sciences industry. As partner to some of the leading life sciences innovators, Forsters L.L.P professionals supports groundbreaking ideas and helps clients discover the real-world solutions that will bring those ideas to life.

Areas of Focus

Our areas of focus include:

• Biotech and Pharma

• Medical Devices and Diagnostics

• Digital Health and Data Analytics