Ageing populations in both developed and emerging nations are driving up demand for healthcare. This hugely significant shift in demographics is just one catalyst for change as technological advances in life sciences open up previously utopian possibilities.
From personalised medicine to preventative healthcare, and virtual diagnostics to streamlined drug discovery, convergent and emergent technologies are catalysing progress in every field from fertility to longevity.
As technologies disrupting most industries – the Internet of Things, Big Data, artificial intelligence and machine learning – combine with developments in genomics, implantables and wearable monitors, gene editing and bioengineering, the effects can be truly transformative. Market dynamics are changing at pace too as healthcare and pharmaceutical companies join with digital and medtech partners.
While keeping abreast of research and development, companies must navigate the complexities and risks of government regulation, patent law, licensing agreements, joint venture and partnerships, and supply chain disruptions.
Amid this intense innovation and competition for breakthrough advances, and service pressures post-pandemic, the healthcare and life sciences sector is inevitably also fertile ground for conflict and disputes.
Our Healthcare and Life Sciences expert, consulting and advisory services
HKA is a world-leading firm in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support services.
Our experience in healthcare and life sciences is extensive. From pandemic cost recovery to medtech joint venture arbitration; and pharmaceutical post-acquisition disputes to bankruptcies – HKA experts have an enviable track record.
We are highly rated in both the Who’s Who Legal (WWL) Arbitration Analysis and Global Arbitration Review, and also the largest accredited corporate provider of expert services with the Academy of Experts.
Incisive analysis and a clear understanding of dispute dynamics are crucial to protect your interests when the value of assets or losses is contested. Our healthcare experts, consultants and advisors provide robust calculations of economic damages and asset values – and testimony, where required. Our teams deal with a variety of disputes, involving joint ventures, shareholders, acquisitions and mergers, insurance claims and intellectual property (IP).
We help you navigate the best course through bankruptcies, alleged fraud and misappropriations, regulatory violations and other, often complex cases. Earning the trust of all parties, HKA’s thorough and transparent investigations focus on providing sound, actionable advice and maximising recovery for clients.
The expertise of our damages assessors and forensic investigators is complemented by a spectrum of specialists in our global, multi-disciplinary talent pool. According to the brief, HKA can deploy teams that include colleagues specialising in Disruption & Delay Analysis, Engineering & Construction Quantum, Claims Management and Government Contracts.
Our Healthcare and Life Sciences experts
The breadth and depth of HKA expertise is trusted by lawyers and clients across the world.
We have carried out investigations and testified on every continent before courts, arbitration tribunals and regulatory boards, and various international forums.
Whatever the location, language, jurisdiction, or forum, we can provide an expert or team with industry experience and high-calibre skills to match the most challenging briefs.
