Karen Simms is a corporate and commercial lawyer with over 21 years’ post qualification experience and Head of the Company Commercial Department at Sintons. She advises leading companies, businesses, organisations, individuals, NHS Trusts and University spin outs on complex commercial contracts, IT and IP, reorganisations and mergers, acquisitions and disposals, constitutional issues and corporate governance.
Karen is known for providing pragmatic and timely advice, acting as a trusted advisor to a number of clients and is recognised by Legal 500 as a leading individual.
Recent experience includes advising NHS Trusts and pharmaceutical manufacturers on:
- Master Services Agreements, Scopes of Work and Quality Agreements for the manufacture of Specials (in accordance with Manufacturer’s Specials Licences (from the MHRA), GMP and GDP);
- shared facilities/use agreements;
- IPR commercialisation, ownership of background and foreground IPR and improvements and publication rights (in relation to technical and clinical papers);
- Terms and Conditions of supply;
- a comprehensive review of multi-site energy supply contracts to ensure best value and contract adherence by service providers;
- QC Testing and Manufacturing Agreements,
- Outsourcing and Maintenance Agreements,
- Technical & Financial Agreements, Framework Partnership Agreements, and Collaboration Agreements; and
- Agreements for the manufacture of cell derived products (in accordance with Manufacturer’s Authorisations for IMPs) for clinical trials.
Karen also acts for a number of dental clients in relation to the acquisition and disposal of private and NHS practices.
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We’re delighted to be recognised once again in the Chambers UK 2027 guide.
✅ 16 practice areas ranked in the North of England
✅ 5 departments recommended UK-wide
✅ 40 Sintons lawyers individually ranked
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Oct 15
We’re proud to be sponsors of #GlowOutLoud, supporting the life-changing work of @cbituk.
Looking forward to an afternoon of colour, connection and impact in support of children and families affected by brain injury.
Oct 15
‘Deprivation of Liberty: as the courts continue to grapple with the consequences of AGNI, Re PK & MK provides important guidance on a critical question: where Article 5 falls away, what safeguards remain to protect vulnerable adults?’
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Oct 15
Employee conduct outside work can still have real legal and reputational consequences for employers.
With the Employment Rights Act 2025 on the way, now’s the time to review your policies and processes.
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Oct 15
Underway with The Institute of Registered Case Managers (IRCM) roadshow at Sinton todays: Planning Futures, Learning from Practice.
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Oct 14
🚀 We’re Hiring!
We are expanding our Finance team at Sintons and are looking for talented professionals to join us in Newcastle:
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💼 Credit Controller
If you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment and are looking to advance your career at an award-winning law firm, we’d love to hear from you.
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