Emma Elliston

Emma Elliston is an Associate in the Life Sciences practice group at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in London.12 She holds a Ph.D. in Structural, Computational and Chemical Biology from University College London and an M.Biochem. in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford.12

Prior to her current role, Elliston was a Trainee Solicitor at the same firm from September 2020 to September 2022.2 During her training, she rotated through Corporate, Competition, Life Sciences, and IP departments.2

Elliston's legal practice focuses on:

1. Advising pharmaceutical companies on regulatory frameworks in the UK and EU
2. Assisting with commercial transactions in medicinal product development
3. Handling product liability litigation and public inquiries1

Before her legal career, Elliston worked as a scientist and has experience in structural biology and biochemistry.1 She has also engaged in pro bono work, assisting in cases against government departments and before UK courts.1

Education

• Ph.D., Structural, Computational and Chemical Biology, University College London (2014-2019)
• M.Biochem., Biochemistry, University of Oxford (2010-2014)
• Graduate Diploma in Law, The University of Law (2019)
• Legal Practice Course, The University of Law (2019-2020)12

Elliston has received several academic honors, including the University of Oxford Gibbs Book Prize and multiple Wadham College Academic Scholarships.2