-
European Legal update: 14.01. – 27.01.2026.
Legal assistant Liis Pormeister compiled the material. Competition The Commission opens an in-depth investigation into an arbitration award ordering Bulgaria to pay compensation to ACF Published: 21 January 2026 The European Commission has opened an in‑depth investigation into whether an arbitration award ordering Bulgaria to pay compensation to ACF Renewable Energy Limited constitutes unlawful State […]
-
EU Biotech Act, AI in healthcare & faster clinical trials: legal update from Sorainen
This year promises to be an interesting one for a range of stakeholders. Several regulatory developments are underway across the EU and the Baltics, particularly in the areas of biotechnology and medical devices. In this month’s Life Sciences & Healthcare newsletter, we bring you: key aspects of the long-awaited European Commission proposals for the Biotech […]
-
Cross-border partnerships to foster biotechnology innovation
We are advising Gearbox Biosciences, a deep-tech startup, on negotiating cross-border strategic cooperation agreements with various partners in the industrial biotechnology sector. The aim of the cooperation agreements is to further develop various innovative biotechnology technologies and methods and to commercialise the results of such development work. The agreements focus on the licensing of Gearbox’s […]
-
Lead health-tech investor backs EUR 2.8 million round
We advised Verge HealthTech Fund on leading a EUR-2.8-million funding round for the UK-Estonian startup Lifeyear. The investment will support the launch of Lifeyear’s remote patient management platform, delivering at-home digital cardiovascular care at selected UK hospitals, GP practices and virtual wards. “Lifeyear’s combination of clinical rigour and scalable technology makes it stand out. As […]
-
The EU pushes AI and R&D transformation — key updates for Life Sciences leaders
The EU is taking steps to integrate AI into healthcare and research by directing efforts to establish centres of excellence. Additionally, a stronger focus is being put on strengthening the European Research Area and developing innovation-driven policies. In this newsletter, our Life Sciences & Healthcare team will spotlight key legislative changes in our region and […]