Meet the senior consultants behind LS Law

Three pillars. One in-house mindset. A network of consultants across the globe, every one of them an in-house specialist from the life science sector.

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Wendy Lloyd-Goodwin

Founder & General Counsel

Wendy founded LS Law in 2015 after twenty years inside pharma legal teams at MSD, Novartis, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novo Nordisk and Illumina. She leads the Fractional Legal pillar and acts as General Counsel to the firm. Wendy is a Solicitor in England & Wales and the Republic of Ireland, and a founding member of the European Pharmaceutical Law Association (EPLA).

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Commercial contracts | Pricing & rebates | Industry codes | Sales & marketing

Marisa Dreyer

Chief Compliance Officer

Marisa leads LS Law’s Compliance pillar. She brings two decades of in-house compliance experience across pharmaceutical and medical devices organisations, building anti-corruption, HCP interaction and industry-code frameworks that stand up to regulatory scrutiny across multiple jurisdictions. Marisa also serves on an Ethics Committee focused on compliance and governance within the life sciences sector.

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HCP interactions | Anti-corruption | Industry codes | Governance frameworks

Nick Tyler

Chief Data Protection Expert

Nick leads LS Law’s Data Governance pillar. He has a background as a DPO and senior privacy counsel within life sciences organisations, with deep specialism across GDPR, the EU AI Act, clinical trial data and the data architecture required to support responsible cross-border operations. Nick is also affiliated with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), reflecting LS Law’s commitment to evolving best practice in data governance and privacy.

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GDPR | EU AI Act | Clinical Trial Data | Cross Border Transfers

Under the watchful eye of our department leads

A network of consultants across the globe

Behind Wendy, Marisa and Nick is a wider team of senior consultants - providing in-country expertise wherever clients need it. Every consultant brings the same in-house pedigree, working under the watchful eye of the relevant department lead to ensure consistency of advice across jurisdictions.

Pillar 2

Compliance

Led by Marisa Dreyer, Chief Compliance Officer

Pillar 3

Data Governance

Led by Nick Tyler, Chief Data Protection Expert

Pillar 1

Fractional Legal

Led by Wendy Lloyd-Goodwin, Founder & General Counsel

Samantha Ryan

SENIOR LEGAL CONSULTANT

With over 20 years of international post-qualification experience, I support stakeholders across the life sciences sector, specialising in regulatory compliance, clinical research, commercial contracts, and research collaborations. Following a decade in commercial litigation and transactional law, I moved into senior leadership roles within two leading UK research universities, including Assistant Director, Contract Services (Life and Medical Sciences) and Head of Clinical Contracts, leading multidisciplinary legal and scientific teams.

My expertise spans academia, industry, and regulatory environments, with particular focus on clinical trial frameworks, intellectual property, procurement, governance, and collaboration agreements. At Life Science Law, I support international regulatory clients in navigating the global clinical trials landscape and evolving cannabinoids regulations.

I have extensive experience advising on clinical research, investigational medicinal products, and medical devices across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, USA, and Canada. Known for a pragmatic and detail-oriented approach, I deliver commercially focused legal and strategic solutions that support innovation, compliance, and successful international partnerships.

Greg Di Stefano

SENIOR LEGAL EXECUTIVE

Gregory is a Netherlands-based senior legal executive with over 15 years of in-house experience across the pharmaceutical, medical device, and other highly regulated sectors in North America and Europe. He specialises in complex commercial contracts, out-licensing arrangements, dispute management, and GMP-regulated operations.

As Founder and Chief Legal Officer of GVD Global Legal Services B.V., Gregory advises life sciences companies on cross-border commercial frameworks, regulatory risk, and strategic dispute resolution. He has successfully led the remediation and renegotiation of high-value supply and licensing agreements exceeding USD 100M, managing pricing, milestone, liability, and supply continuity risks.

Previously serving as Vice President, International Legal and Deputy General Counsel for a global medical device company in the Netherlands, he oversaw international dispute strategy, regulatory compliance, and commercial risk management, mitigating exposures exceeding €35M.

Gregory is recognised for delivering pragmatic, strategic legal support that helps organisations de-risk complex partnerships, preserve operational continuity, and protect long-term commercial value.

Zuber Mitchla

LEGAL, COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Zuber is an experienced legal, compliance, and regulatory affairs specialist with over 20 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Before qualifying as a solicitor, he practised as a pharmacist, giving him a unique blend of scientific, regulatory, and legal expertise.

He specialises in healthcare professional interactions, commercial contracting, marketing and regulatory support, clinical trial agreements, and risk assessments across data protection, intellectual property, and compliance. Zuber is also highly experienced in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including consultancy, distribution, joint venture, and service agreements.

Known for his proactive and commercially focused approach, Zuber works closely with cross-functional business teams to deliver practical legal support aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational strategy.

Ilaria Franchini

ETHICS & COMPLIANCE SENIOR DIRECTOR

An experienced Ethics & Compliance Senior Director with over 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry, specialising in Italian healthcare regulation, governance, and compliance strategy. Skilled in providing practical, business-focused compliance solutions that support ethical decision-making while enabling commercial objectives.

Areas of expertise include governance and risk management, transparency reporting, compliance policies and procedures, training, audits, whistleblowing frameworks, and healthcare compliance monitoring. Extensive knowledge of Italian and European pharmaceutical regulations, including AIFA, Farmindustria, EFPIA, and Italian Pharma Code (Law 219/2006).

Recognised for strengthening compliance cultures, simplifying processes, and supporting organisations in balancing business growth with ethical and regulatory obligations across pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.

Jeannie Vilijoen

ETHICS, RISK & COMPLIANCE LEADER

Jeanne Viljoen is an experienced Ethics, Risk, and Compliance leader with extensive international expertise across the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. She specialises in developing strategic compliance programmes that strengthen governance, mitigate risk, and support business transformation.

She has held senior compliance roles with leading global organisations including Abbott Laboratories, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, UCB, and GlaxoSmithKline, leading initiatives across the UK, Ireland, Nordics, and international markets in healthcare compliance, anti-corruption, auditing, supplier governance, and ethics culture transformation.

Known for her pragmatic and collaborative approach, Jeanne partners closely with senior leadership to drive operational excellence, foster cultures of integrity and accountability, and deliver effective risk and compliance frameworks.

Ahmed Hussein

ETHICS & COMPLIANCE LEADER

A highly experienced Ethics & Compliance leader with over 20 years of expertise across the pharmaceutical, medical, and healthcare sectors throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Gulf regions. With a unique dual background in legal and medical fields, they specialise in compliance strategy, anti-corruption, governance, investigations, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Having held senior leadership roles with global organisations including Siemens Mobility, AmerisourceBergen, Takeda, MSD, Bayer, Novartis, and Sandoz, they have successfully led large-scale compliance programmes, built ethical cultures, managed cross-border compliance frameworks, and supported business transformation across highly regulated markets.

Their experience spans multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, HIV, HCV, gastroenterology, anaesthesia, and OTC products, alongside expertise in market access, sales, marketing, auditing, due diligence, and compliance monitoring. Recognised for a pragmatic, business-focused approach, they are passionate about driving integrity, operational excellence, and sustainable compliance practices across complex international environments.

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Alejandro Gene

LEGAL, COMPLIANCE & DATA PRIVACY EXPERT

A Spanish-qualified lawyer with over 15 years of experience advising global life sciences organisations on data privacy, data governance, responsible AI, healthcare compliance, and complex regulatory and commercial matters. They have held senior leadership roles within the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors, including Vice President & Chief Privacy Officer at Bristol Myers Squibb and senior legal and privacy positions at Celgene.

Their expertise spans global privacy programmes, clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, AI governance, cybersecurity, healthcare compliance, and cross-border data transfers, alongside extensive experience in commercial contracting, regulatory strategy, and enterprise governance. Known for bridging innovation and compliance, they help organisations responsibly leverage data and AI while maintaining regulatory trust, operational resilience, and business agility.

With significant international experience across the US, Europe, APAC, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, they are recognised for delivering pragmatic, scalable legal and compliance solutions aligned with the operational realities of global life sciences organisations.

Rob Bateman

DATA PROTECTION & PRIVACY PROFESSIONAL

An experienced data protection and privacy professional specialising in UK GDPR, international data transfers, AI regulation, and privacy compliance. With a strong background in consultancy, training, research, and content development, they support organisations in navigating complex privacy and regulatory challenges through practical, business-focused solutions.

Currently serving as Senior Partner at Privacy Partnership and founder of KnowData Ltd, they provide consultancy, training, writing, and strategic guidance across data protection, privacy, and AI governance. Their expertise also includes delivering specialist GDPR and privacy training, advising on US and European privacy law, and producing extensive thought leadership content for the privacy sector.

Recognised for combining technical expertise with clear communication, they have worked with a wide range of organisations across consultancy, training, media, and governance sectors, helping clients strengthen compliance frameworks and stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements.

Jesus Herranz

SENIOR PRIVACY & AI GOVERNANCE COUNSEL AND EU DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

Jesus Herranz is a senior Privacy & AI Governance Counsel and EU Data Protection Officer with over 20 years of international experience advising global pharmaceutical and life sciences organisations across Europe, the US, and APAC.

He has held senior leadership roles at globally recognised organisations including GSK, Amgen, Merck, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, specialising in GDPR compliance, AI governance, cross-border data transfers, clinical trials privacy, digital health, and enterprise privacy programme delivery.

Jesus is highly experienced in designing and implementing global privacy frameworks, AI governance strategies, OneTrust deployments, and regulatory compliance programmes across complex multinational environments. He is recognised for helping organisations responsibly adopt AI and digital innovation while maintaining strong governance, operational resilience, and regulatory trust.

The wider network

And the bench behind them

Beyond our department leads and senior consultants is a wider associate network of in-house specialists across the same jurisdictions - drawn on for project-specific expertise, language coverage, and surge capacity. Always in-house DNA. Always working under one of the three pillar leads.

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