Solicitors Ward Hadaway becomes UK advisor for cancer treatment company

Swedish life sciences firm Clinical Laserthermia Systems (CLS), which is working in the cancer treatment field, has chosen Ward Hadaway as its legal advisor in the UK.

Ward Hadaway, which has offices in Manchester’s Chapel Walks, was chosen for its background working with clients in the life sciences sector.

Melanie Yeomans, a corporate partner at Ward Hadaway, commented: “We are delighted that CLS has chosen Ward Hadaway as its legal advisor in the UK.

“The company is involved in ground-breaking work in a vital part of the life sciences sector and its technology has the potential to tackle a wide range of cancers.

“We are looking forward to working with the team at CLS as they continue to develop treatments which could help millions of people across the world.”

CLS creates heat-induced cancer immunotherapy for treating most types of solid cancerous tumors. The method is designed to destroy tumours with laser-generated heat, while stimulating a specific antitumor response from the body’s immune system.

The process is controlled by temperature feedback from the tissue, which allows temperature levels to be closely controlled. According to CLS, this is critical in activating an immune response.

The chairman of CLS, Hans von Celsing, said: “We are impressed by Ward Hadaway’s experience in our field of business and very pleased by having the firm as CLS’ legal advisor in the UK.”

Clinical Laserthermia Systems is now conducting a clinical study program over in Europe, which preparatory work underway for a possible extension of its activities to the UK.