Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
The Blakes Life Sciences group advises Canadian companies operating in the sector, along with international companies entering the Canadian market, expanding operations in Canada or conducting cross-border activities as part of international businesses. Our clients include established multinational, mid-market and emerging pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, diagnostic product, and consumer product businesses as well as healthcare and health-related service providers, research institutions, financial institutions and investors.
Our team is internationally recognized in the life sciences sector. Many Blakes practitioners have advanced degrees in life sciences and related technologies. We combine this sector specialization with regulatory, commercial, transactional/M&A, antitrust/competition, litigation, intellectual property, tax, transfer pricing, privacy, cybersecurity and other expertise to meet the needs of our clients.
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Blake, Cassels & Graydon is a leading law firm in the life sciences market, which adeptly advises on M&A transactions, financings and public offerings. It has an impressive nationwide practice group, with significant strength in Vancouver and Toronto. The law firm also provides clients with comprehensive services in advertising, regulatory compliance, IP and privacy law.
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Blake, Cassels & Graydon acted as Canadian counsel for Elanco Animal Health Incorporated in connection with the closing of the sale of its aqua business to Merck Animal Health for CAD1.3 billion.
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Blake's has immensely high-quality and responsive lawyers. They have the ability to view, assess and solve complicated business transactions with a legal view.
The firm's professionals are not only highly knowledgeable but also dedicated to staying current with the latest legal developments and trends.
Blakes has an excellent understanding of cross-border transactions and is adept at developing practical solutions.
Blake's provides practical advice and helps clients think through complex matters.
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Joe is one of the strongest and most prominent life sciences lawyers in Canada. It is a pleasure to work with him.
Joseph Garcia is great to work with and one of the top lawyers in his field.
He is an exceptional lawyer.
Toronto-based Cheryl Satin has a well-regarded corporate and commercial practice in the life sciences sector. Her expertise encompasses a broad array of corporate and commercial mandates in the life sciences industry, including M&A and commercial agreements.
Cheryl Satin is immediately responsive. She's mindful of the way our company works and very good at anticipating my needs.
I find Cheryl's work product to be on point and expert. She ensures her work is nuanced and relevant to us.
Laura Weinrib is able to provide practical guidance on complex matters.
She is very responsive and thoughtful about the legal and business issues.
Laura has a high level of knowledge of the life sciences world and provides strong advice.
Pei Li is acknowledged for her expertise in regulatory and compliance matters in the life sciences sector, including product investigation and marketing issues. She is based in Toronto.
Pei Li is an excellent outside counsel, very responsive and business-minded in giving her advice. She brings a comprehensive view and analysis, which we appreciate.
Pei Li presents the advice as if she were in the shoes of the business. I would call her a rockstar; she's just fantastic.
Megan Shaw is an excellent attorney. She provides timely legal advice.
Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial
Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial
Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial
Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance
Life Sciences: Regulatory/Compliance
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