Patricia Barclay

Patricia Barclay is the founder of Bonaccord Ecosse Ltd., a law firm specializing in the commercialization of scientific innovation. She is an award-winning lawyer with over 30+ years in the life science industry. With a focus on IP, strategy, licensing, R&D collaborations, manufacturing and distribution in the US, UK and EU, she has experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, animal health, innovative food products and cosmetics. Her work has included intellectual property, complex licensing deals, contracts, research collaborations, M&A, joint ventures, management buyouts and financing. She has advised on the creation of technology transfer offices in several countries and is a past Chair of the International Bar Association Life Sciences committee. Miss Barclay holds an LLB (Hons) and DipLP from the University of Edinburgh and a BCL from the University of Oxford.