Life Sciences
The Life Sciences team at Cairncross & Hempelmann is a multi-disciplinary group of attorneys who offer specific experience to those clients in the life sciences fields, including:
  • Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Healthcare IT
  • Medical Devices
We represent early- and mid-stage technology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, healthcare IT, and medical device companies, and have served as outside general counsel in such capacity.  Our team helps to form the company, can assist in securing a wide variety of financing, protect intellectual property, acquire assets, negotiate collaborations and assist with employment contracts, compensation and noncompetition arrangements.

Specifically, we offer specialized legal support in the following areas:
  • Corporate Governance
  • Securities
  • Venture Capital / Private Equity / Angel Investment
  • Licensing and Collaborations
  • M&A Transactions
  • IP Strategy and Protection
  • Domestic and International Tax
  • Employment-Related Matters