Navigate through industry-specific terminology with ease. Our comprehensive glossary provides precise definitions and explanations of key terms commonly encountered in the dynamic field of life sciences. Designed for legal professionals, this topic ensures you have the linguistic clarity needed to handle complex cases and regulatory matters efficiently. Stay informed and articulate with this essential resource.
This week’s edition of Life Sciences weekly highlights includes the key Autumn Budget 2026 announcements for the life sciences sector, covering new...
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced new UK-wide restrictions banning sales of nicotine-free vapes and nicotine products,...
In the Autumn Budget 2026, delivered on 28 October 2026, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey MP, announced plans for new regulatory powers...
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment has summarised a 2025 report on environmental protection in EU pharmaceutical reform....
Introduction to technology transfer agreements in the Life Sciences industryWhat is a technology transfer agreement?The term ‘technology transfer...
Regulation of cosmetic products in the UKThis Practice Note provides an overview of the UK regulatory framework for cosmetics. It sets out the legal...
Intellectual property protection for medical devicesChanges to intellectual property (IP) law from 1 January 2021Before discussing how intellectual...
Second and subsequent medical use patent claimsBackground to medical use claimsSecond (and subsequent) medical use patent claims are specific to the...
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
Can shares in a limited company that have not been paid-up at all be cancelled?A limited company having a share capital may not alter that share capital, except in the ways listed in section 617 of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006). Shares in a company cannot simply be cancelled without following an
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