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Fractional Legal
Legal support that moves at the speed of your business
- Interim legal counsel for short‑ or long‑term coverage
- Overflow support during peak workload periods
- Contract drafting, review, negotiation, and management
In-house legal teams
Are you an in-house lawyer in the life sciences & healthcare industry?
When in-house legal teams are stretched, risk does not wait. Legal leaders are expected to be strategic business partners. Wearing multiple hats leaves less time for the legal and compliance work that keeps the organisation safe.
Your route to precision counsel
Solutions for in-house legal teams
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Compliance
Build a compliance framework that you can trust and third parties can trust you
- Compliance gap assessments and risk mapping
- Drafting and updating policies, SOPs, and internal controls
- Regulatory readiness and audit preparation
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Data Governance
Personal data is critical, and valuable, so is the way you protect it.
- Data governance framework design and implementation
- Clinical and regulated data governance support
- Training for data owners, stewards, and operational teams
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Medical & Scientific Expertise Desk
Bringing specialist medical and scientific insight directly into your decision‑making
- Clinical and scientific review of concepts, products, and protocols
- Technical validation and feasibility assessments
- Expert input for R&D, innovation, and product strategy
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Clinical AI Expertise Desk
Giving your organisation the expertise needed to deploy AI responsibly in clinical care.
- Clinical validation strategies for AI models
- AI governance design and implementation
- Regulatory pathway guidance (EU AI Act, FDA, MHRA, etc.)
Built around your team
How we support your team
We listen to your challenges and agree the type and level of support you need before recommending consultants with the right expertise. Our flexible offerings fit around your business requirements.
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Practical and strategic solutions
We go above and beyond to understand your business, the challenges you’re facing, and the outcome you desire before providing a practical solution.
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Flexible, cost-effective support
Change is the new normal. You must flex as business demands change. You need a resource which can be ramped up or down to meet the ebb and flow of that demand. We provide a flexible and effective solution, where you only pay for the time you need.
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A unique network of global experts
With legal experts from around the world, including the UK, EU, US, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East and APAC, our network brings together general counsel, senior lawyers, paralegals, compliance and data privacy professionals at all levels. What they all have in common is: an intimate knowledge of the life science industry, and a passion for what they do, which translates into a great customer experience.
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Supplementing your team
For larger companies with an in-house legal or compliance team, we can provide you with interim secondees. They will seamlessly integrate as part of your team, to fill a temporary gap caused by natural team attrition or to support projects or an unexpected influx in work.
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Your outsourced legal department
For smaller companies who don’t have the need for a dedicated in-house legal or compliance function, we provide consultants who have industry expertise and can provide that resource without the cost and complexity of hiring your own in-house team.
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Account management
You will have a dedicated point of contact, to ensure our support remains on point. This approach fosters collaboration, continuous improvement, and a strong working relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clarity from the first conversation
Here are some of the things we often get asked when speaking to life sciences companies. If your question is not listed, please get in touch.
Ask us a questionWhat does Medipharmaco Law do?
Medipharmaco Law provides specialist legal and compliance support to organisations operating in the pharmaceutical, biotech and wider life sciences sector. Our consultants help companies navigate complex regulatory environments, manage legal risk, and maintain effective legal and compliance functions.
Who do you typically work with?
We support a wide range of life sciences organisations, from large pharmaceutical multinationals to growing biotech companies that may not yet have an in-house legal function. Our clients operate globally across sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, R&D and consumer health.
How is Medipharmaco Law different from a traditional law firm?
Unlike traditional law firms, Medipharmaco Law consultants have predominantly worked in-house within life sciences organisations. This means we understand the commercial realities of the business and provide practical, business-focused solutions rather than purely theoretical legal advice.
What type of legal support can you provide?
Our consultants support organisations across a wide range of areas including regulatory compliance, clinical trials, healthcare professional interactions, intellectual property collaborations, contract management, supply chain legal issues, and data privacy.
Can Medipharmaco Law support our in-house legal team?
Yes. Many of our clients already have an in-house legal or compliance team. We provide interim support, project assistance, or specialist expertise to help teams manage workload spikes, cover team attrition, or deliver strategic initiatives.
Do you offer outsourced legal services?
Yes. For organisations that do not have their own legal or compliance department, Medipharmaco Law can operate as an outsourced legal and compliance function, providing experienced professionals on a flexible basis.
How flexible is your support?
Our services are designed to be flexible and scalable. We offer ad-hoc support, project-based work, interim secondees, and subscription models so organisations can access legal expertise when they need it.
Where are your consultants located?
Medipharmaco Law works with a global network of legal and compliance experts across regions including the UK, EU, US, Middle East, Australia and Asia-Pacific, allowing us to support organisations operating internationally.
Why was Medipharmaco Law founded?
Medipharmaco Law was created from more than twenty years of GC-level experience across private practice and in-house healthcare and life sciences roles, alongside a medical student’s perspective on medicine, science and clinical AI. The shared purpose was to build a practice grounded in interdisciplinary expertise and the realities of the sector.
How do we get started with Medipharmaco Law?
You can book a call with one of our experts to discuss your current challenges. We will assess your needs and recommend the most appropriate level and type of legal or compliance support.
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