Gina BicknellPartner, Co-leader of Life Sciences & Healthcare (UK) at Gowling WLGTrainer
Profile
Gina is a Partner in the Transactional IP team working in the Life Sciences Sector in London, advising clients on the full spectrum of IP, data (including digital health) and commercial matters. Known for her calm, solutions‑focused approach, she helps clients navigate complex legal challenges with clarity and commercial insight.
She has deep experience leading major licensing transactions, international M&A and restructuring projects, joint ventures, and high‑value R&D collaborations, particularly across the life sciences sector. Her work spans the full lifecycle of commercial agreements, from early‑stage research partnerships to global commercialization arrangements.
With a degree in Biological Sciences, Gina brings a strong technical foundation to her legal practice. She is dual‑qualified as a UK solicitor and US attorney‑at‑law (Illinois), and is also a registered US patent attorney — giving her a rare blend of scientific understanding and cross‑jurisdictional legal expertise.