Legal 500 UK Legal Directory 2008

Awarded Fasken Martineau recommendations in their 2008 publication for the following practice areas:

• Technology, Media & Telecoms - Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology (Tier 3)

"Fasken Martineau (Stringer Saul) LLP is promoted due to its strong life sciences transactional and venture capital practice. The knowledgeable Gary Howes has a strong biotech practice, and advised Antisoma on an exclusive global licensing agreement with Novartis. Very good pharmaceuticals and regulatory partner Paul Ranson meanwhile advised GE Healthcare on the multijurisdictional regulatory aspects of its intended US$16bn acquisition of Abbott Diagnostics. The knowledgeable and skilful Ralph Cox handles patent litigation."

• Corporate & Commercial - Flotations: small & mid-cap - (Tier 3)

• Real Estate - Commercial Property - (Tier 3)

• Real Estate - Commercial Property - Retail (Tier 8)

• Canadian Firms in London

“Fasken Martineau (Stringer Saul) LLP’s London practice spans a wide range of practice areas from corporate and commercial to IP, IT, tax, commercial property, employment, international trade and litigation. The firm acted for Ora Capital Partners in its admission to AIM and placing to raise £35m. The matter was led by capital markets and M&A expert Nigel Gordon. June Paddock, the firm’s London head of corporate and commercial, is also recommended.”