Life Sciences
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 4
About
Provided by McCullough Robertson
McCullough Robertson has one of Australia’s largest teams of life science lawyers, many of whom hold science qualifications that enhance their expertise in commercial matters affecting the industry. The firm provides comprehensive legal advice to life sciences companies, emerging businesses, universities, and research institutes. As a foundation member of Life Sciences Queensland, the firm actively engages with industry associations nationwide.
Understanding life sciences from every angle, the team's expertise spans intellectual property protection, commercialisation strategies, and corporate advisory services, including mergers, acquisitions, capital raising, and IPOs. They skilfully navigate clinical and regulatory issues to ensure compliance with TGA requirements and clinical trial regulations.
The team serves diverse areas such as drug development, medical devices, diagnostics, agtech, and animal health. The corporate advisory practice delivers strategic advice on governance and regulatory compliance. They excel in commercial contracting and data security, ensuring compliance with the Privacy Act and data protection regulations, while addressing employment relations and workplace safety.
Focused on minimising disputes, the team implements strategies to manage risks and achieve optimal outcomes. Their extensive experience allows them to navigate regulatory complexities and support collaborations between universities and the life sciences sector to foster innovation.
Chambers Review
McCullough Robertson maintains a notable practice assisting life sciences clients with regulatory and transactional matters. Its team often acts for clients on acquisitions, capital raisings and compliance with regulatory requirements. The firm is also active on intellectual property disputes. It represents clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, therapeutic goods and medical research spaces.
Reece Walker is a key contact for clients.
Work Highlights
- McCullough Robertson acted for HRL Holdings on its AUD82.2 million off-market takeover by ALS Limited's wholly-owned subsidiary Australian Laboratory Services.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"McCullough Robertson is a nice blend of being expert on the law and commercial in its approach."
"The life sciences team is very responsive to requests for support, including on demanding timelines. It consistently provided quality service and strong industry expertise."
"McCullough Robertson is a nice blend of being expert on the law and commercial in its approach."
"The life sciences team is very responsive to requests for support, including on demanding timelines. It consistently provided quality service and strong industry expertise."
Clients
Provided by McCullough Robertson
Henry Schein Inc
Imugene Ltd
Radiopharm Theranostics
Industries
Provided by McCullough Robertson
Agtech and supplements
Animal Health
Diagnostics
Drug development
Healthcare
Medical devices and wearable technology
eHealth