What we do

Business Development, Licensing & Strategic Partnerships

We bring extensive experience with structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial licensing deals, research collaborations, commercialization agreements, and other strategic partnerships.

We advise life science companies across the entire deal lifecycle, including:

Supporting the partner search and evaluation process, including advising on confidentiality agreements and early discussions
Defining overall deal framework and negotiation tactics
Drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive agreements
Conducting legal due diligence to identify, assess and mitigate risks, and
Training stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and long-term success for the partnership after deal execution.

We take the time to deeply understand your business, products, technologies, and long-term objectives to ensure that our support on every deal aligns with your strategy. Our goal is to be your trusted legal business partner for the long term.

Where local counsel is needed for specific aspects of the deal, we leverage a strong network of specialized law firms across key jurisdictions.

Corporate Transactions & Capital Strategy

LYKKESFELDT provides strategic legal support for life science companies navigating fundraising, M&A, and capital markets transactions:

Pre-transaction preparation and legal structuring to ensure transaction-readiness
Advising on venture capital, private equity, and strategic investments
Connecting you with expert external counsel in relevant jurisdictions to ensure efficiency and value
Structuring and supporting due diligence
Reviewing and negotiating transaction documents and agreements
IPO readiness, ensuring corporate governance, contracts, compliance, and legal frameworks are in place
Post-deal legal integration to ensure seamless transitions

With a pragmatic and business-minded approach, LYKKESFELDT helps companies be ready for major transactions, providing the legal insight and strategic guidance needed to navigate complex corporate transactions with confidence.

Interim General Counsel Services

LYKKESFELDT’s Interim General Counsel Services provide life science companies with high-level legal leadership and expertise without the need for a full-time in-house hire, including:

Overseeing and managing legal and compliance matters proactively and reactively
Effectively handling day-to-day legal work and contracts
Quickly identifying specialist legal needs and manage external counsel with clarity on scope, cost and outcomes
Designing and structuring your future legal function, including in-house teams and external partnerships with law firms across different expertise areas and jurisdictions

With deep industry insight and hands-on experience from leading law firms and direct involvement in the growth journey of the international biotech company Genmab, LYKKESFELDT provides the flexibility and strategic guidance you need to manage legal risk effectively, negotiate strong, lasting contracts, and build a scalable legal function for long-term success.

For more information about Interim General Counsel Services and applicable fee models, please contact Jesper Lykkesfeldt.

Dispute Management

Navigating complex legal disputes requires strategic planning and expert guidance. We specialize in managing and resolving litigation, arbitration, and mediation, with a focus on IP-related disputes, contract breaches, and partner disagreements.

We support biotech and pharma companies in dispute management by conducting a preliminary legal assessment, determining the most effective resolution strategy, and guiding you through the next steps. With deep industry insight, profound international litigation experience and a strategic, result-driven approach, we help you:

Identify the right litigation firm in the relevant jurisdiction(s), balancing quality and cost considerations
Develop a dispute resolution strategy aligned with your business objectives
Facilitate efficient resolution through negotiation, mediation, or legal proceedings
Support legal proceedings, including reviewing pleadings, collecting evidence, and managing discovery processes

We have extensive experience with managing international disputes, including in the United States, Japan, China and numerous jurisdictions in Europe.

Whether you are proactively managing litigation risk or responding to a legal challenge, we ensure that your disputes are handled with precision, efficiency, and a focus on protecting your business interests.