Claire Smith

Claire specialises in commercial and intellectual property transactions, most notably in the life sciences, technology, media and consumer product sectors.

Claire advises on a wide variety of commercial and IP transactions (the large majority of which are cross-border) and on corporate and investment deals where IP is an important asset.

Before becoming a lawyer, Claire spent a number of years working for Abbott Laboratories’ medical device business. Since being at Bristows, Claire has also spent time seconded to the in-house legal team of a leading global pharmaceutical company. Claire is the co-editor of Getting the Deal Through – Licensing, a comprehensive multi-jurisdictional guide to IP licensing laws. She is also a member of the UK Bio Industry Association’s Intellectual Property Advisory Committee.