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Overview
Our Canadian life sciences and healthcare team has a strong reputation for working with an array of innovative pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology companies, as well as investors in the sector. We provide cutting-edge advice on the full range of legal issues that arise in the sector, from regulatory and compliance strategy through to patent litigation and corporate transactions.
In a period of global uncertainty, the sector faces a raft of legal and commercial hurdles that can affect the ability of many companies to do business in the industry. From the consequences of the patent cliff through to increased scrutiny by local regulatory authorities worldwide, our experienced lawyers effectively guide the world’s leading life sciences and healthcare corporations in navigating this difficult landscape.
Our healthcare team acts for numerous clients in the healthcare sector, including hospitals and health systems, academic medical centres, retail pharmacies and wholesale distributors, physician groups and health insurers.
We handle both domestic and cross-border matters throughout Canada, the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia, offering an integrated service to our life sciences and healthcare clients across the globe.