Life Sciences

Today's life sciences industry is extending the limits of human discovery and redrawing the boundaries of human health. The combination of these scientific advancements and a proliferation of regulatory requirements means that, more than ever, life sciences companies need experienced legal counsel to help them address business, legal and regulatory challenges that are unique to the life sciences industry.

Baker & Daniels' life sciences group is a multi-disciplinary team of lawyers and consultants representing a diverse group of clients within this expanding sector. With more than 80 professionals focused on representing life sciences companies, the depth and breadth of our industry know-how helps our clients successfully plan for challenges and implement successful business strategies. Our experienced professionals help our clients to identify opportunities and to comply with an increasingly complicated web of regulatory requirements. We advise life sciences companies at all points along the spectrum, from start-ups to global leaders. We help major research universities move new technologies from the research bench to the hospital bedside. And we structure and support the complex alliances among industry, universities, government and nonprofits that bring innovation to life.

Orthopedics Capital Conference

Global Orthopedics Strategy

Key players in Indiana's life sciences industry examined the success of today's global orthopedics leader during the Indiana Life Sciences Collaboration Series in Warsaw.

A session on "Opportunities and Challenges of the Device Industry" was moderated by Pat Cross, chair of Baker & Daniels' health and life sciences group.

The conference also analyzed BioCrossroads' 58-page report outlining a strategic vision for Warsaw, the epicenter of the orthopedic device industry. To view the report, click here. [9 mb - may take a few seconds]

Why Life Sciences Companies Choose Baker & Daniels

It seems that every major law firm in America has recently developed, or is developing, a life sciences practice. So, why are so many life sciences companies choosing Baker & Daniels? What sets Baker & Daniels apart is the deep industry experience of our professionals, our strong commitment to our Client Service Principles and our ability to deliver value to our life sciences clients.

Our life sciences team includes professionals with decades of in-house experience at global life science companies, professionals with valuable experience from inside key regulatory and enforcement agencies, and professionals with advanced degrees in biological and chemical sciences. We know that, in the life sciences industry, experience and expertise matters. The depth and breadth of our life sciences professionals' experience enables us to bring a level of understanding that sophisticated life sciences companies expect.

With every client interaction, we strive to meet our Client Service Principles. We encourage you to look them over to see what we're all about — they're not just words to us.

With roots in the heartland of America, offices in the Midwest, Washington, D.C. and China, and our membership in Lex Mundi, an international legal services network, Baker & Daniels provides clients with the best of both worlds — great work product at a great value, coupled with access to all of the state, federal and international resources our clients need to succeed.