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Johnson Winter Slattery

Life Sciences

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia


Johnson Winter Slattery

About

Provided by Johnson Winter Slattery

Johnson Winter Slattery provides cutting-edge advice for healthcare and life sciences innovators on the full spectrum of regulatory and commercial issues inherent in transactional and contentious matters.

JWS advises an extensive list of leading clients, including biotechnology, medical device developers and suppliers, medtech and pharmaceutical clients. They have deep industry expertise to help clients navigate these heavily regulated industries with specialist advice that they tailor to the concerns of emerging technological and commercial needs. 

JWS assists clients in commercialising bioscience products in Australia, from supporting with clinical trial documentation to guiding clients on the compliant promotion and advertising of therapeutic goods.

The regulatory team handles privacy and health records issues, ensuring patient consent and managing data breach obligations. JWS provides an integrated service, with its regulatory, commercial, tax and dispute resolution teams collaborating to advise its clients.

Chambers Review

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Life Sciences - Australia

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Johnson Winter Slattery has a strong IP and life sciences practice. The team is often called upon by major medical device and pharmaceutical corporations for its expertise in patent applications, litigation and financing.

Notable practitioners

Christine Ecob is a key contact at the firm.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • JWS was engaged by CurveBeam AI to assist with preparing and negotiating an

    exclusive commercial referral agreement with Stryker Australia for the

    territories of Australia and New Zealand.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Johnson Winter Slattery offers a combination of approachability, reliability and excellence in execution that sets them apart and makes them a trusted and valued partner.

    Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The team at JWS has rich experience in the medical device sector both locally and internationally.

    Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific

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