Partner & Commercial Lawyer in Watford
How Can Paul Help You?
Paul is a Partner in our Commercial team, based in Watford, who specialises in commercial, intellectual property, IT and online advice for business clients. Paul is also head of our Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences sector and has a particular interest in the application of technology. A member of our Brexit Planning team, Paul can provide you with specialist advice relating to the UK's decision to leave the European Union.
Paul runs the thriving networking group, PING (the Pharmaceutical Industry Network Group). In 2013, Paul received an honorary Masters degree from the University of Hertfordshire for his 'contribution to the development of commercial law in the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences industry'.
Paul writes and blogs widely, presents at conferences (including the Sigma Conference) and appears on BBC radio and in leading national and industry publications relating to life sciences, healthcare and technology issues.
Paul’s experience includes drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising business clients on:
- agreements and terms & conditions for the supply of goods, services or IT (whether B2B or B2C and whether offline or online)
- agreements and terms & conditions for the purchase of goods, services or IT (whether B2B or B2C and whether offline or online)
- manufacturing, warehousing and facilities agreements
- distribution, reseller, agency, introducer and franchise agreements
- intellectual property assignments and licences
- brand, copyright and general intellectual property advice
- IT, licensing, software as a service, managed service, hosting and support & maintenance agreements
- product, IT and web development agreements
- confidentiality and collaboration agreements
- data protection and freedom of information issues
- advertising, marketing and promotions law
- online agreements, including marketplace agreements, website terms and conditions, cookies & privacies policies, terms of use and linking agreements
- general advice on commercial dealings and day to day business situations
Meeting Your Needs
Paul is dedicated and passionate about helping his clients and other relationships to achieve their business goals, by minimising risk, increasing revenue or finding new opportunities. He gets to grips with their issues and gains an understanding of their objectives through nurturing long term relationships, always looking to add value.
He uses his experience, looks for innovative ideas and solutions to provide help beyond just the law, including making introductions. Clients see Paul as approachable, a dependable trusted adviser and their first port of call, as well as someone who provides practical and pragmatic help. Paul enjoys helping clients who do innovative things and make a positive difference, particularly those in the tech space and in Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences and Healthcare.
Paul set up PING in 2010 with the mission of helping clients and relationships from across the pharmaceutical supply chain, from manufacturer to pharmacy and others in the sector, to share and develop best practice and connections in a time of great challenge and change. So much good is done in that sector and Paul is proud of the difference his Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences group has achieved through 'connecting life sciences expertise in a changing world', the sector’s motto.
Paul is 'Pharmaceutical Lawyer of the Year', retaining this award since 2014.
What Others Say
Paul is recognised as a stand out lawyer in the Acritas Stars Stand-out Talent survey 2019.
'Paul is one of the new breed of legal professionals who genuinely invests time and energy into establishing and nurturing relationships for the long term, and connecting like-minded people.' Darren Spevick, Managing Partner at Eventum Partners
'Paul is an exceptional Legal Counsel. His rigour, preparation and attention to detail are second to none. His flawless arguments and support in favour of our commercial position have been honed working on many IT software and professional services engagements. Internationally adept and sensitive when required.' Ian Baynes
'Most solicitors in my opinion, talk to you in a language I do not understand, but Paul's advice was understandable yet professional. Paul also gave my company some sound advice of things that I had not even thought of. Even though their office was not in my home town, this didn't matter as telephone appointments were always booked and the times kept to. Thank you Paul and your team.' Kathleen Kirkland
"As always, the PING networking was vibrant. I joined PING some years ago after a chance meeting with Paul Gershlick and I highly recommend the PING roundtable meetings and seminars for great networking and problem solving opportunities" - Helen Cohen, Founding Director of HC Pharma Consultancy Ltd
"I first met Paul Gershlick when he worked for MAB and have built a strong relationship with him. Paul is out main point of contact and should we require advice on any other legal area he will introduce us to the relevant person at VWV and his judgement is always spot on. Paul knows our business very well and therefore his advice is relevant and this is what I rate most highly" - VWV Client
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Paul enjoys playing tennis and piano, he sings in the synagogue choir, volunteers for other community initiatives, and takes his family to care homes to entertain residents with music.