Solution

We assigned our Chief Data Privacy Officer to this project. He has over 20 years of expertise within the data privacy field, having first worked within the ICO before embarking on an in-house career within the pharmaceutical sector, and is well versed at setting up a roadmap and managing data privacy governance to ensure GDPR compliance.

We undertook a risk assessment – provision on an initial questionnaire, walking through the answers, reviewing internal policies and processes and interviewing key business stakeholders to identify the gaps.

We devised a road map to close the gaps identified, which include putting in place a Data Privacy Impact Assessment (DPIA) and a Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) for the client. We now provide ongoing support with GDPR compliance and Data Governance for the organisation through a monthly fixed cost retainer.

Results

We identified the risks and put a road map in place to close the gaps, and provide an ongoing resource to ensure data governance and GDPR compliance is baked in.

How did the client feel

Confidence that the risks had been identified and peace of mind that they were not exposed to a potential unknown breach of GDPR, and clarity in terms of the continuous improvements needed.

Solution

LS Law deployed a senior former in-house Ethics & Compliance leader with extensive experience designing and rolling out global compliance frameworks across multiple markets to lead the project, together with local Country experts. This ensured the programme was practical, proportionate and business-aligned from day one.

We delivered:

• A centralised, multi-jurisdiction compliance architecture
• End-to-end HCP governance and transparency reporting
• Streamlined promotional material review within Veeva
• Structured audit → CAPA → re-audit monitoring
• Executive dashboards and AI-supported regulatory horizon scanning

LS Law combines industry expertise with operational delivery — building compliance frameworks that protect growth, not hinder it.

Results

The organisation now operates with enhanced visibility, reduced regulatory exposure and a scalable foundation for expansion.

How did the client feel

Compliance moved from reactive risk management to strategic enablement.

Solution

We were engaged by a global life sciences organisation to provide Legal Contracts Interim Support to its International Legal function during a period of increased workload and internal headcount restrictions.

With a headcount freeze in place, the client required an experienced legal contracts professional who could step in quickly, operate autonomously and provide immediate operational stability without long-term commitment.

Our Approach

We worked closely with the Head of Legal to understand:

• The technical contracting requirements
• The level of autonomy required
• The interaction with international affiliates and US legal colleagues
• The importance of maintaining quality and risk oversight during a high-volume period

We identified a commercially focused legal contracts specialist with strong UK drafting and negotiation experience, cross-border exposure and hands-on contract management system expertise.

Beyond technical skills, we prioritised stakeholder engagement capability, commercial judgement and the ability to identify potential efficiencies within an evolving legal function.

Results

The interim professional quickly became a trusted member of the team, delivering:

• Improved contract turnaround times
• Greater consistency across templates and documentation
• Enhanced oversight of contract workflows
• Strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and international colleagues

The impact was immediate.

When the headcount freeze was lifted, the client chose to convert the interim assignment into a permanent appointment, securing the individual as a long-term member of the International Legal Team.

How did the client feel

This engagement demonstrates the value of carefully matched interim legal support — not only to bridge short-term gaps, but to provide long-term strategic benefit when the right talent is introduced at the right time.

Background

In global, highly regulated industries, senior legal roles are deeply embedded within executive decision-making.

When a Senior Legal Counsel acting as de facto General Counsel across Southern Europe, Brazil, Northern Europe and ANZ went on extended leave, the organisation faced more than a temporary absence.

The role:

• Sat on regional leadership teams
• Led complex pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement negotiations
• Managed a team of senior lawyers
• Contributed to international legal and ethics strategy

The organisation required an interim leader capable of operating immediately at executive level — with the sector expertise and authority to command confidence across markets.

Speed was essential. So was credibility.

This was a leadership-critical position spanning multiple jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks.

The risk was strategic, not operational.

The Strategic Challenge

An extended absence at this level can create:

• Delays in commercially sensitive pricing and reimbursement negotiations
• Reduced confidence at regional leadership level
• Misalignment across international legal and compliance functions
• Destabilisation within the legal team

Solution

Within 14 days, LS Law appointed a senior interim legal leader with deep pharmaceutical experience and multi-jurisdictional capability.

The engagement was structured on a flexible hybrid basis (4 days per week), initially for six months and extended for a further six months until a permanent appointment was secured.

From day one, the interim:

• Stepped into regional leadership forums with confidence
• Maintained momentum on complex cross-border pricing negotiations
• Provided commercially astute, business-oriented legal advice
• Ensured alignment with international legal and ethics teams
• Led and stabilised the regional legal function

There was no learning curve. There was continuity.

The Broader Insight

In multi-regional, regulated sectors, legal leadership is integral to commercial execution and governance.

Interim appointments, when delivered with precision and sector fluency, are not temporary cover — they are strategic safeguards.

At LS Law, we understand that when uncertainty arises at senior level, the priority is not simply filling a vacancy.

It is protecting momentum, managing risk, and maintaining executive confidence.

Results

• Executive-level legal leadership reinstated within two weeks
• 12 months of uninterrupted strategic oversight
• No disruption to regulatory or commercial negotiations
• Legal team cohesion maintained
• Board-level confidence preserved

How did the client feel

Deep relief that the business did not experience a gap in leadership. It experienced controlled transition.

Solution

LS Law worked closely with the company’s CEO and CFO to thoroughly understand the project’s expectations, services to be delivered, costs, timelines, and ownership of intellectual property. LS Law then reviewed and updated the software and development agreement, ensuring all critical commercial and legal points were addressed.

Key Actions:

• Comprehensive Review: Assessed the terms of the existing agreement to identify gaps and risks.
• Detailed Updates: Revised the agreement to include necessary provisions for risk mitigation, intellectual property ownership, KPIs, and payment terms.
• Collaborative Discussions: Engaged in discussions with the client to ensure all commercial and legal points were covered.

Results

The updated agreement provided a solid foundation for the successful completion of the website development project. It ensured the client was protected from key risks, facilitating smoother project execution and clearer expectations between the parties.

Quantified Benefits:

• Risk Mitigation: Ensured comprehensive coverage of intellectual property, KPIs, and payment terms.
• Enhanced Protection: Provided legal safeguards tailored to Scottish law.
• Operational Clarity: Established clear expectations and responsibilities, reducing potential disputes.

The Future

The client plans to continue leveraging LS Law’s expertise for future projects, ensuring their legal agreements are robust and aligned with their business needs. This partnership will focus on proactive risk management and strategic legal support.

How did the client feel

The client felt heard and understood through several calls to discuss the problems and how to address them, leaving the client feeling confident that the contract would facilitate the outcomes expected.

Solution

LS Law collaborated with the company’s Managing Director to thoroughly review communications between them and their client regarding the dispute. LS Law assessed the claims made against the terms of the contract, provided strategic advice on the clients position, and crafted a firm yet fair response to their client’s allegations.

Key Actions:

• Comprehensive Review: Analysed communications and assessed the validity of their client’s claims against the contract terms.
• Strategic Advice: Provided clear guidance on each of the parties rights and options under the contract.
• Crafting a Response: Developed a well-structured response to address the allegations and halt the proposed termination.

Results

LS Law’s intervention led to productive talks between the parties, resulting in a renegotiation of the commercial terms to reflect the changed environmental context of their relationship. This not only prevented the termination but also preserved and strengthened the business relationship.

Quantified Benefits:

• Dispute Resolution: Successfully halted the unilateral termination and addressed the allegations made. 
• Relationship Preservation: Maintained a valuable business relationship through renegotiated terms.
• Legal Clarity: Ensured our client understood their rights and stood firm in negotiations.

The Future

The client plans to continue leveraging LS Law’s expertise for future contractual and legal challenges. The partnership will focus on proactive risk management and ensuring robust contractual agreements to support business growth.

How did the client feel

We provided confidence to the customer in standing their ground, and to put them in a stronger negotiating position, to bring about a fair outcome to both parties which saved the business relationship.

Solution

LS Law collaborated closely with the CEO and Chief Medical Officer of Sapient Therapeutics to draft and negotiate the necessary agreements with in-house legal counsel in Canada. The key agreements included a Technology Licence and Services and Equipment Supply agreement, and a Collaboration and Research Agreement with a leading academic institution.

Key Actions:

• Technology Licence and Services Agreement: Drafted and negotiated terms to clarify data ownership and intellectual property.
• Collaboration and Research Agreement: Drafted and embedded Material Transfer terms related to biological samples from clinical trial participants, ensuring clarity in intellectual property rights.
• Pragmatic Approach: Ensured agreements were finalised in a timely manner, aligning with commercial objectives and avoiding overcomplicated legal language.

Results

LS Law successfully finalised the complex agreements, providing clarity and ensuring the protection of Sapient Therapeutics’ intellectual property rights. This crucial legal support allowed Sapient to secure the ownership and development rights of their innovative research, forming the foundation for their continued growth.

Quantified Benefits:

• Intellectual Property Clarity: Ensured clear ownership and development rights for both background and foreground intellectual property.
• Timely Finalisation: Achieved timely and pragmatic finalisation of complex agreements.
• Protected Rights: Safeguarded Sapient Therapeutics’ intellectual property, critical for the startup’s success.

The Future

Sapient Therapeutics, now Avata Biosciences, will continue to rely on LS Law’s expertise for ongoing and future legal challenges. The partnership aims to ensure robust protection of intellectual property and support strategic business development.

How did the client feel

The client was relieved to finalise these key contracts, with the intellectual property contained in these contracts forming the heart of this startup, and hence critical to get it right.

Solution

LS Law stepped in to create a suite of template agreements tailored to Swarm Oncology’s needs. These included Confidentiality Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Licensing Agreements, and Material Transfer Agreements. 

Additionally, LS Law provided support in negotiating Swarm Oncology’s first Collaborative Research and Development Agreement with a leading academic institution, along with a supplementary Material Transfer Agreement for human tissue samples.

Key Actions:

• Development of Template Agreements: Crafted essential legal documents to facilitate partnerships and services.
• Negotiation Support: Assisted in finalising a critical Collaborative Research and Development Agreement.
• Material Transfer Agreement: Ensured legal coverage for handling human tissue samples.

Results

LS Law’s intervention equipped Swarm Oncology with an array of template contracts, ensuring that legal risks were adequately mitigated. The successful negotiation of their first key Collaboration Arrangement marked a significant milestone for the company.

Quantified Benefits:

• Legal Risk Mitigation: Comprehensive legal templates covering critical aspects of partnerships and services.
• Operational Readiness: Enabled Swarm Oncology to engage with third parties confidently.
• Strategic Partnerships: Facilitated the formation of a pivotal collaboration with an academic institution.

The Future

Swarm Oncology continues to leverage the legal frameworks established by LS Law as they advance their research and development efforts. Future collaborations and partnerships will benefit from the robust legal foundation already in place, allowing the company to focus on innovation and growth.

How did the client feel

We were able to not only streamline the legal frameworks at Swarm Oncology but also ensure confidence that legal risk and Intellectual Property Rights had been adequately covered.

Solution

LS Law was engaged to provide an outsourced legal function to the UK arm of Urgo Medical, offering a range of ad-hoc legal services. This includes support for the development of Apps, distribution arrangements, joint working, and development and partnership arrangements with third parties, including the NHS. LS Law’s approach ensures Urgo Medical’s commercial needs are  met while adhering to industry regulations.

Key Actions:

• Outsourced Legal Function: Comprehensive legal services tailored to Urgo’s needs.
• Ad-hoc Support: Assistance with app development, distribution, and partnerships.
• Industry Compliance: Ensured all activities complied with medical device industry regulations.

Results

LS Law delivers a pragmatic, in-house style approach that protects Urgo Medical’s commercial interests while maintaining compliance with industry regulations. This collaboration provides Urgo with a cost-effective and efficient legal solution, reducing reliance on expensive traditional law firms.

Quantified Benefits:

• Cost Reduction: More affordable legal support compared to traditional firms.
• Operational Efficiency: Streamlined legal processes tailored to Urgo’s needs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensured all activities met industry standards.

The Future

Urgo Medical continues to engage LS Law as its  outsourced legal function,  to maintain operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. This partnership focuses on proactive legal support and strategic collaboration as Urgo expands its operations and partnerships.

How did the client feel

Urgo Medical felt assured knowing that risks were effectively managed through a practical and commercially focused approach.

Solution

LS Law provided expert legal support to help 3BP understand its responsibilities as a data controller of personal data. By collaborating with LS Law, 3BP addressed unknown areas in data privacy legislation, implemented best practices for data compliance, and established a data privacy by design roadmap.

Key Actions:

• Legal Advice: Provided comprehensive guidance on data protection responsibilities and GDPR compliance.
• Data Privacy Roadmap: Assisted in creating a roadmap for data privacy by design.
• DPIA Process: Designed a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) process to systematically analyse, identify, and minimise data protection risks.

Results

With the support of LS Law, 3BP achieved GDPR compliance, ensuring the protection of individual customers and enabling secure and effective collaboration with partners. The DPIA process helped 3BP continue to comply with all data protection obligations.

Quantified Benefits:

• GDPR Compliance: Ensured full compliance with data protection regulations.
• Customer Protection: Safeguarded individual customer data.
• Secure Partnerships: Facilitated secure and effective collaboration with industry partners.

The Future

3BP plans to maintain its partnership with LS Law to navigate ongoing and future data protection challenges. This collaboration will focus on continuous compliance and leveraging legal expertise to support business growth and secure new partnerships.

Testimonial

“Wendy and the team were fantastic to work with. They clearly understood what we were trying to achieve and made sense of a complex and sensitive issue that is critical to our business. We see LS Law as a long-term partner and supplier of knowledge. The service was of the highest quality, on time and on budget! They were a pleasure to work with!” – Shil Mehta, Chief Operating Officer, 3BP