Healthcare & Life Sciences
At MFMac, we bring deep sectoral insight and legal precision to support the innovation, growth, and resilience of Scotland’s healthcare and life sciences ecosystem. Our cross-disciplinary legal team advises clients across the public and private spectrum—from NHS Boards and biotech startups to care providers and med-tech innovators.
Who We Work With
Regulatory, IP, and Investment legal expertise for life sciences
At MFMac, we understand that the healthcare and life sciences sector operates in a highly regulated and dynamic environment. We provide tailored legal services to help healthcare and life sciences organisations navigate complexity and scale with confidence.
Our regulatory compliance and licensing support ensures clients meet local, national, and international standards, guiding them through approvals, conducting audits, and offering ongoing advice on regulatory changes.
Valerie Armstrong Surgeoner
Driving innovation and expansion through commercial legal solutions
At MFMac, we help organisations in the healthcare and life sciences sector grow through commercially focused legal support in corporate structuring and investment. Our team advises on mergers and acquisitions to expand operations and market presence, structures joint ventures and strategic partnerships to drive innovation, and supports private equity and venture capital fundraising to secure the capital needed for development and expansion.
Stewart Moy
Our capabilities
MFMac advises clients across the healthcare and life sciences sector—including care providers, MedTech, pharma, and digital health—on commercial, regulatory, and transactional matters. Our sector-focused team delivers practical legal solutions that support innovation and growth.
Healthcare & Life Sciences insights
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Find out more
Caring for the future: How can Scotland fund the care home capacity it needs?
Scotland’s ageing population is putting unprecedented pressure on a care home system already straining under financial constraints. With 80% of residents publicly funded and most new developments catering to the wealthier market, there's an urgent need to rethink how we fund long-term care. In this article, David Wylie, Partner in MFMac's Corporate team proposes bold, sustainable solutions aimed at ensuring future generations can access the quality care they deserve. The time to act, he argues, is now.
Scotland takes important step towards regulating non-surgical cosmetic procedures
As recently highlighted by Amina Amin, Senior Solicitor at MFMac, in her article in the Scotsman, non-surgical cosmetic procedures in Scotland have long operated in a regulatory grey area. These procedures have been available to individuals under 18, and there have been no mandatory medical qualifications required to administer such treatments.
NMC's updated position on remote prescribing of non-surgical cosmetic medicines
On 29 April 2025, the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) announced significant changes to its stance on the remote prescribing of non-surgical cosmetic medicines, including anti-wrinkle injections like Botox and other licensed brands, as well as aesthetic emergency kit medicines.
Weight Loss Injections: Navigating the legal risks behind the "cosmetic trend"
The boom in weight loss injections has fuelled a surge in patients turning to online pharmacies for fast access. Originally intended to treat type 2 diabetes, these drugs are now widely used off-label for weight loss. However, as demand skyrockets, so do safety concerns - from counterfeit products to misuse. In response, the General Pharmaceutical Council introduced stricter regulations for online pharmacies in February 2025.
Cross sector capabilities
MFMac advises healthcare and life sciences clients on IP, IT, immigration, and regulatory compliance—supporting innovation, protecting assets, and navigating complex legal frameworks.
Your trusted partners in Healthcare & Life Sciences
Our dedicated team of legal experts brings deep sector insight and proven experience to support healthcare and life sciences leaders in navigating complex regulations, protecting innovation, and accelerating growth.
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Valerie Armstrong-Surgenor
PartnerValerie Armstrong-Surgenor plays a key role in MFMac’s healthcare team, advising on strategy, medical device regulation, and client engagement across NHS, diagnostics, and private care.
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Stewart Moy
PartnerStewart Moy is a healthcare legal specialist advising NHS, private, and life sciences clients on compliance, strategy, and risk.
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Gary Baines
PartnerGary advises on corporate law and leads healthcare transactions, from local care providers to global life sciences firms.
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Victoria McMurray
Legal DirectorAs a core member of MFMac’s Healthcare team, Victoria specialises in dental and pharmacy deals, guiding clients through complex transactions with deep sector insight.
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David Gourlay
PartnerDavid advises healthcare clients on commercial and regulatory matters, including outsourcing, IT procurement, and complex contracts.
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Lindsey Cartwright
PartnerLindsey is an experienced employment lawyer advising healthcare clients on recruitment, retention, contracts, compliance, and regulatory challenges.
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Stuart McWilliams
PartnerStuart is an immigration specialist helping healthcare clients meet staffing needs through visa sponsorship, compliance, and strategic workforce planning.
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Melissa Hall
Legal DirectorMelissa advises healthcare clients on DSARs, patient communications, and data contracts, and delivers training on data governance and UK GDPR compliance.
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David Wylie
PartnerDavid supports deals across NHS, care, and health tech, helping clients navigate regulation while achieving commercial goals.
Our accreditations
Our firm is proud to maintain ISO accreditations that reflect our commitment to quality, information security, and continual improvement in all aspects of our legal services.
Local insight. Global impact.
Our Scottish legal team delivers trusted, sector-specific advice to healthcare and life sciences clients and their international counsel. From NHS Scotland expertise to cross-border regulatory strategy, we help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and results.