Life Sciences & Technology Arbitrations

Tailored industry solutions for efficient dispute resolution

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Goodwin’s Life Sciences & Technology Arbitrations team is dedicated to resolving private, business-to-business disputes for leading life sciences and technology companies. 

With dozens of professionals holding advanced technical degrees, we blend scientific, industry, and regulatory expertise with arbitration and mediation skills to deliver tailored solutions. Our team has successfully represented global pharmaceutical companies, biotech innovators, disruptive tech firms, and entrepreneurs in commercial and intellectual property (IP) disputes before prominent US and international arbitral institutions, including the American Arbitration Association and ICC International Court of Arbitration. 

Collaborating across Goodwin’s offices and practices, we provide holistic support that aligns legal strategies with clients’ technical and business needs at all stages of the dispute resolution process. We are uniquely positioned to handle disputes involving licensing, collaboration, services, and other commercial agreements in the life sciences and technology industries. 

Connect with our Life Sciences & Technology Arbitrations team and let us know how we can help. 

AREAS OF FOCUS

We represent clients in licensing disputes, including disputes regarding milestone and royalty obligations, commercially reasonable efforts clauses, and indemnification claims. 

We help clients navigate conflicts arising from complex commercial agreements, such as alleged breaches of contract or violations of exclusivity arrangements.

Combining our market-leading IP expertise with our commercial litigation experience, our team is expert at navigating IP disputes for clients asserting IP rights or defending against such claims.