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Clayton Utz

Life Sciences

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia


Clayton Utz

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About

Provided by Clayton Utz

Our detailed understanding of the life sciences sector and the complex regulatory environment makes us the Australian legal firm of choice for a significant number of the top global medical device, health technology and pharmaceutical companies.

 

Our Life Sciences team combines advanced scientific knowledge with extensive legal expertise, efficiently navigating complex issues to save time and resources while ensuring precise and careful achievement of your objectives.

 

The practice is defined by a comprehensive approach, blending legal, regulatory, and commercial insights to address the sector's multifaceted challenges. With a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies, the team excels in navigating complex matters ranging from litigation and dispute resolution to regulatory compliance, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, research and development, data privacy and security, and licensing and distribution.

 

As a key player in Australia's innovative life sciences industry, we are the chosen partner for major national and international pharmaceutical companies. Our ability to seamlessly navigate the landscape, coupled with our commitment to thorough support, makes us indispensable in our field.

Chambers Review

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Life Sciences - Australia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

The well-resourced Clayton Utz group offers a full suite of life sciences-focused expertise, including patent protection, transactional and competition issues, and is regularly identified as a top choice to guide clients through regulatory regimes. The firm boasts an impressive client roster that includes national and global pharmaceutical, biotech, complementary medicine, medical device and healthcare companies, plus government agencies at Commonwealth, state and local levels. Its expertise also extends to product liability and privacy issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Clayton Utz represented Sandoz in the Lundbeck escitalopram patent infringement litigation. This is a claim made by Lundbeck against Sandoz for alleged infringement of a patent covering the depression treatment Lexapro.

Strengths

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  • The team at Clayton Utz offers a high level of specialty in the area and excellent quality of advice.

    Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Clayton Utz has deep life sciences and healthcare expertise.

    Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Greg Williams
    Band 1Greg Williams

    Greg Williams

    Greg Williams is generally acknowledged by market sources to be one of the pre-eminent players in the life sciences space, noted for a breadth and depth of expertise that allows him to act across the broadest range of transactional, contentious and regulatory issues. He is based in Sydney.
    • Greg Williams is exceptional.

      Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Greg is our go-to partner for clinical trial advice.

      Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2John Collins
    Band 2John Collins

    John Collins

    John Collins is especially well-regarded for his work in patent disputes. Based in Sydney, he frequently acts for leading domestic and international players in the pharmaceutical sphere on such matters.

    • John Collins is a very experienced practitioner.

      Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific

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