Department profile
Mallesons

Life Sciences

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia


Mallesons

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Life Sciences - Australia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Mallesons' well-balanced practice operates in the contentious, transactional and regulatory spheres and is particularly noted for its patent litigation offering. The firm is well-placed to act for new and established foreign players in the Australian life sciences market, as well as Australian companies looking to enter the Chinese and other foreign markets and innovative companies seeking to establish themselves. Similarly, its team is well equipped to provide life sciences clients with supporting expertise from all branches of a full-service firm with a particularly strong regional presence.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Mallesons defended 4 Farmers Australia in infringement proceedings commenced by Kumiai Chemical Industry in the Federal Court of Australia.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The firm has highly skilled attorneys who are knowledgeable about patent law and have a clear understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences.

    Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Mallesons offers deep regulatory understanding, strategic navigation of complex issues, technology support to process documents and strong industry knowledge.

    Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 2Matthew Swinn
    Band 2Matthew Swinn

    Matthew Swinn

    Matthew Swinn maintains an active IP practice in which he frequently acts for pharmaceutical and medical device companies on patent disputes. He is based in Melbourne.

    • Matthew Swinn is extremely impressive and very supportive of all members of the team.

      Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Matthew Swinn's experience, strategic thinking and commercial awareness is unparalleled.

      Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Kate Hay
    Band 3Kate Hay

    Kate Hay

    Kate Hay focusses much of her practice on the representation of players in the pharmaceutical, bioscience and medical device spheres in key litigation and other IP protection mandates.

    • I love working with Kate. She gives clear direction and is calming in stressful scenarios.

      Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Kate Hay is probably Australia's best known pharmaceutical patent litigation expert.

      Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Scott Bouvier
    Band 3Scott Bouvier

    Scott Bouvier

    Scott Bouvier commands widespread respect for his wide-ranging commercial intellectual property practice, which covers contractual, commercialisation and contentious issues. Clients value his knowledge and experience within the life sciences, acting for pharmaceuticals and researchers. He is based in Sydney.

    • Scott has a strong grasp of both the legal detail and the broader commercial context, which makes his guidance highly effective and easy to apply.

      Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Scott Bouvier is an excellent lawyer to deal with. He is both experienced and strategic.

      Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Mallesons (3)

Australia

Mallesons has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership