Innovate UK’s Cancer Therapeutics programme has launched an Oncology Accelerator to support the development of early-stage health and life science innovation in the UK. Innovate UK is launching an Oncology Accelerator as part of its Cancer Therapeutics programme which aims to unleash business-led innovation from the UK’s vibrant research base....
Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance: A GUIDE FOR LIFE SCIENCES COMPANIES
Why D&O insurance for life sciences? Directors of life sciences businesses carry a huge weight of responsibility, and yet many companies, especially in the start-up phase, may not recognise the true value of a directors’ and officers’ policy. In a fast-moving, complex, and highly-regulated industry such as life sciences, it’s...
Shakespeare Martineau unveils new heads of East Midlands office hubs
As part of its accelerated growth strategy, full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau has announced new heads of its East Midlands office hubs in Nottingham and Leicester. Corporate partner Lisa Botterill and residential development partner Louise Ingram will share the role of office head in Leicester, taking the helm following a...
2023 SEHTA Review: AgeTech UK Market Report
SEHTA is pleased to announce the release of our 2023 AgeTech UK Market Report. The UK Social Care market is a very segmented market that contains several different key players. The AgeTech UK Market Report provides an overview of the UK Social Care market with a focus on the implementation...
Cellomatics Biosciences – A warm welcome to Filipe and Emma
Cellomatics Biosciences welcomes two newcomers to the company this month. The appointments of Filipe Hanson and Emma Barker as Bio-Assay Scientists boosts the numbers at the growing Nottingham-based Contract Research Organisation. Filipe, 28, is from Lisbon, Portugal. He moved to the UK after completing his undergrad course in Biology to do his masters in...
Micronclean – Committed to Always Providing Exceptional Customer Service
At Micronclean, they are committed to always providing exceptional customer service They strive to achieve this by always behaving in a professional and ethical manner, delivering the highest levels of service and understanding their customers' changing needs and requirements. When you contact them, staff will be available to deal with...
rePLANET Wildlife Joint Venture Secures £600k Investment
Lincolnshire joint venture company rePLANET Wildlife has attracted £600,000 of investment, based on a £2 million valuation, with the support of local law firm Shakespeare Martineau. The new company, set up by majority shareholder Operation Wallacea Limited (Opwall) will provide carbon and biodiversity credits for companies seeking to invest in...
Shakespeare Martineau Unveils New Heads of West Midlands Office Hubs
As part of its accelerated growth strategy, full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau has announced new heads of its West Midlands office hubs in Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon and Solihull. Dispute resolution partner James Woolstenhulme will take on the role in Birmingham, the firm’s largest hub, supported by deputy Joanna Lee-Mills, a social...
MDR in the EU and UK
The European Union has recently amended the transitional timelines for EU Regulation 2017/745 - Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and Regulation 2017/746 - In-Vitro Diagnostics Regulation (IVDR). In parallel, the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (UKMHRA) has been working to issue guidance on the implementation of Future Medical Device regulations in...
Triple-qualified Tax Partner Joins Birmingham Law Firm
Leading full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau has welcomed new partner Julia Rosenbloom to its Birmingham private client team, specialising in tax. With more than 20 years’ post-qualified experience, Julia has joined Shakespeare Martineau after a decade at Evelyn Partners (formerly Smith & Williamson), where she was most recently a private...
