Department profile
Morrison Foerster

Life Sciences (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


Morrison Foerster

About

Provided by Morrison Foerster

MoFo has one of the most highly regarded life sciences + Healthcare practices in Asia. We work with innovators at every phase of their growth cycle, from conception to commercialization and exit, vigilantly protecting and enforcing their rights in competitive markets.
We count among our clients some of the leading names in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries, and some of the fastest growing companies at the intersection of life sciences and data analytics. Our team includes attorneys and patent agents with more than 100 advanced scientific and engineering degrees, including 65 Ph.D.s in life sciences and related engineering disciplines.


Chambers Review

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Life Sciences (International Firms) - China

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The China life sciences department at Morrison Foerster LLP possesses strong technical abilities and broad industrial experience. Its key areas of focus include IP and due diligence matters. The team advises clients on IP prosecution and portfolio management. It is well-versed at handling corporate matters including outbound investments, commercial partnerships, joint ventures and M&A deals.

Notable practitioners

Gordon Milner and Sun Chuan are key contacts for clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster advised OcuMension Therapeutics on its acquisition of substantial assets from Alcon, including commercialisation rights in China to a portfolio of eight Alcon dry eye treatments and procedural drops.

Strengths

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  • Morrison Foerster is knowledgeable and experienced. I rate the firm very highly.

    Life Sciences (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • The team is responsible, good at communication, sincere and highly efficient.

    Life Sciences (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

Members

Provided by Morrison Foerster

  • Ruomu Li

  • Chuan Sun

  • Thomas T H Chou

  • Gordon Milner

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