Life Sciences
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
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Provided by Norton Rose Fulbright
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.
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.
Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright leverages its international platform to assist its impressive client roster in the life sciences sector. With notable depth in its Toronto and Vancouver offices, it has particular strength in contentious mandates, from patent and IP litigation to commercial files and product liability. The law firm also maintains an active regulatory and compliance practice and provides support to clients on commercial transactions and fundraising matters. It regularly acts for startups, emerging growth companies and multinationals, among others.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright advised TVM Capital on a joint investment of USD28 million, together with Tillotts Pharma, into Mage Biologics.
Strengths
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"Norton Rose Fulbright is an excellent team, comprised of sophisticated and seasoned professionals."
"The firm offers broad cross-border expertise."
"Each lawyer at Norton Rose Fulbright is very knowledgeable and responsive."
"Their ability to understand the big picture is amazing."
"Norton Rose Fulbright demonstrates excellent coordination between partners."
"Norton Rose Fulbright is an excellent team, comprised of sophisticated and seasoned professionals."
"The firm offers broad cross-border expertise."
"Each lawyer at Norton Rose Fulbright is very knowledgeable and responsive."
"Their ability to understand the big picture is amazing."
"Norton Rose Fulbright demonstrates excellent coordination between partners."
Notable Practitioners
Toronto-based Vanessa Grant maintains her market-leading position in the life sciences sector, with skills sought out by venture capital organisations and major global pharmaceutical companies alike. Of late, she has played a leading role in significant financing and corporate restructuring files.
"Vanessa is an established star in life sciences."
"Vanessa is top-notch in her expertise, network and ability to get complex matters resolved."
"She is deeply knowledgeable and detailed. In addition, she keeps her clients' needs in mind."
Vancouver-based Janet Grove is adept at acting for biotech and biopharmaceutical companies on M&A transactions, financings and collaboration agreements. She is the head of the life sciences and healthcaregroup at Norton Rose Fulbright in Canada.
"Janet is great to work with and very experienced in the life sciences area."
"Janet is very adept at distilling agreements down to the key issues and taking a practical and collaborative approach in negotiations with counterparties."
"She provides excellent practical advice in a very timely way."
Kristin Wall has deep expertise in the field of product regulation and IP. She has significant experience advising on licensing and drug pricing, as well as a solid track record litigating patent challenges and judicial reviews. She is based in Toronto.
"Kristin is proactive, strategic and responsive."
"Kristin gives very practical advice and is a great strategist."
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