What can I do for you
Isabel is part of Mills & Reeve’s multidisciplinary life sciences team, supporting clients across the pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical device, diagnostics, medtech/healthtech and digital health sectors. Recognised by leading legal directories for providing an “excellent level of service,” the team advises across the full product and innovation lifecycle.
Isabel’s practice spans regulatory compliance, intellectual property and commercial contracting. She advises on UK and EU regulatory frameworks governing pharmaceuticals, medical devices, AI‑enabled technologies, advertising and promotion, and clinical research. Her work includes navigating MHRA requirements, supporting compliance for digital health and AI tools, guiding clients on GCP obligations, and managing complex rules on product claims and marketing. She also advises on patent protection issues and data exclusivity considerations for innovative products. Isabel is known for clear, practical guidance in highly technical, fast‑evolving areas of law.
Supporting your ambitions
Isabel has extensive experience advising clients across the life sciences and technology sectors, supporting organisations from early‑stage innovators, public sector bodies and research institutes to global pharmaceutical and medtech companies.
Recent work includes preparing, refining and adapting template agreements, policies and internal processes to ensure robust compliance with UK pharmaceutical advertising and promotion requirements, including the ABPI Code and related industry guidance. She has advised on the assessment and classification of a range of software and AI‑enabled tools under UK medical device legislation, helping clients navigate issues such as intended purpose, risk categorisation, conformity‑assessment pathways, terms of sale and other consumer‑facing materials.
Isabel has supported multiple biotechnology licensing projects, addressing complex inter‑related IP, contractual and regulatory considerations. She is recognised for her practical, forward‑looking approach and her ability to distil evolving regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable guidance for clients operating in fast‑moving and highly innovative fields.
What do others say
The team at Mills & Reeve LLP is noted for its ‘expert background’ and ’vast experience’ and often acts for a diverse range of pharma and diagnostic companies, research charities, and investors on fundraising matters.
What else should you know
Isabel regularly writes and speaks on life sciences issues. She is a member of our women's health team.