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MinterEllison

Life Sciences

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia


MinterEllison

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Life Sciences

With a focus on innovation to support a healthier Australia and avoid future crises, life sciences continues to be an increasing focus and a critical development and investment area in the Australian economy. Funding, manufacturing and supply chain challenges remain a key concern to secure access to essential medicines and devices. Domestic and overseas stakeholders, however, are showing great interest in the Australian market.

There is opportunity for Australia's strong medical research base to be leveraged to improve product commercialisation. Working with healthcare industry participants, the life sciences sector can plays a critical role in a broader health ecosystem that embraces transformation and growth. We are helping the life sciences industry address those challenges to deliver innovative and accessible healthcare solutions to the market – both in Australia, and globally.

Support across the whole life cycle

Our multi-disciplinary team works with domestic and international biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, digital and technology companies, investors and medical research institutes. We support our clients across the entire life cycle – from conception to commercialisation and beyond.

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Life Sciences - Australia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

The MinterEllison team offers an outstanding breadth of fully integrated interdisciplinary skills, providing an end-to-end service to clients. In addition to IP and regulatory know-how, the firm's offering includes finance, venture capital, M&A and tax advice. Lawyers and patent attorneys, with an impressive range of technical and scientific qualifications, including those relating to cutting-edge biosciences, act for clients ranging from startups to multinational pharmaceutical and biotech companies, plus many Commonwealth and state-level health departments and agencies, leading hospitals and research institutes, and key life sciences-focused funds.

Work Highlights

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  • MinterEllison advised the Ear Science Institute of Australia on the establishment of the Australasian Hearing Registry and Biobank.

Strengths

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  • I could not recommend MinterEllison more highly. They make sure that they understand the client's aims and strategy.

    Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific
  • MinterEllison has an excellent understanding of life sciences.

    Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3James Hutton
    Band 3James Hutton

    James Hutton

    James Hutton is an established figure in the life sciences space, acting for a variety of clients in the sector on matters relating to transactions and capital raisings.
    • James is very experienced and very pragmatic. I see him as a trusted adviser and I am always confident he will give me the best advice.

      Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific
    • James is my go-to lawyer. His deep understanding of corporate law, coupled with his ability to deliver clear, practical solutions, sets him apart.

      Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Robert Cooper
    Band 3Robert Cooper

    Robert Cooper

    Robert Cooper stands out in the market for his particularly well-regarded representation of pharmaceutical sector players in patent-related matters. He is based in Melbourne.
  • Band 3Simone Mitchell
    Band 3Simone Mitchell

    Simone Mitchell

    Simone Mitchell is based in Sydney and handles contentious matters, among which patent-related issues feature particularly prominently, for a number of pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
    • Simone Mitchell makes our lives easier. She knows what the end point looks like and she understands the business as well as the theory.

      Life Sciences respondentAsia-Pacific

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