James Lawford Davies

Hill Dickinson

James specialises in life sciences regulation and litigation. He has a particular interest in human tissue and cell based therapies, and related research. He advises a large number of clinics, hospitals, universities and research centres licensed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC). He also advises pharmaceutical and medical device companies regulated by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). He has been involved in most of the leading cases relating to IVF, embryo research, genetics and stem cell research.

James is an experienced litigator and has been involved in cases at every level in the UK courts. Much of his work concerns the judicial review of regulatory bodies, and cases arising as a result of regulatory action.

In addition to his private practice, James is a Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Biochemical Engineering at University College London.  He was previously a Lecturer in Law and Medicine at the University of Newcastle and a Visiting Research Fellow at Durham University Law School.

www.hilldickinson.com

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