Kerry Sharp

Kerry Sharp is a distinguished legal expert specializing in life sciences and intellectual property law. She began her legal career at the prestigious Linklaters, a magic circle law firm, and later moved to Bird and Bird, a firm known for its expertise in intellectual property. Kerry graduated with a BSc. Hons in Biotechnology from Imperial College and qualified as an English solicitor, which laid a strong foundation for her specialization in life sciences legal matters. She served as the sole counsel at Innovision, Research and Technology plc, and held the position of Regional Counsel, Europe at Broadcom Inc. Kerry was also a commercial IP partner and co-head of the life sciences practice area at Pennington’s Manches LLP, where she advised on a variety of transactions including licensing, collaboration, research, IP strategy, regulatory advice, and technology transfer. Her career trajectory showcases a deep commitment to the legal aspects of the life sciences industry.