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Life Sciences - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
King & Wood Mallesons acts on a broad range of matters in the life sciences space in China and Australia, including IP, regulatory work, financing and dispute resolution. The firm is particularly well versed in anti-bribery investigations in the biopharma and medical devices sectors. It is also able to draw on the resources of a noted corporate practice for support on financing, restructuring, IPO and M&A transactions in this practice area. The firm maintains a large network of offices across the region, including in Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore.
Strengths
The firm has highly skilled attorneys who are knowledgeable about patent law and have a clear understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences.
Work Highlights
KWM defended 4 Farmers Australia in infringement proceedings commenced by Kumiai Chemical Industry in the Federal Court of Australia.
Notable practitioners
Matthew Swinn is a key contact in Australia and Beijing-based Zhu Nongfan is the main contact in China.